The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Name: The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Brand: The Ordinary

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Efficacy100/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Niacinamide6.1% - 9.1%Zinc pca2.7% - 4.1%

See all ingredients 74% recommend: 38 reviews

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Product Summary

"The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (6.10% - 9.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Humectants (zinc pca 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What our users say

Based on 38 reviews 74% recommend this product

When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the majority of the reviewers (1 %) find that it pills under makeup.
When it comes to comedogenicity, 1 % of the reviewers found that it clogs pores.

They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell - light fragrance.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Ordinary" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails from 5.00£ up to 10.05£ in the United Kingdom, for 2199.99KSH in Kenya, from 9.50A$ up to 19.80A$ in Australia, from 5.90$ up to 11.70$ in the United States, for 7.10CA$ in Canada and for 88.00HK$ in Hong Kong.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

signs of ageing

Source: Feelunique

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Niacinamide6.1% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Zinc pca2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

target congestion

Source: SpaceNK

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca

Niacinamide6.1% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Zinc pca2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

promotes a more even complexion

Source: Boots

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Niacinamide6.1% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

improve visible texture and nourish the complexion

Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": zinc pca.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

Zinc pca2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Niacinamide6.1% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Tamarindus indica seed gum1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

Pentylene glycol3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Key Actives

Niacinamide6.1% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

Zinc pca2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

Potential irritants

Pentylene glycol3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Tamarindus indica seed gum1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

Isoceteth-200.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Ethoxydiglycol0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps to improve the product consistency

Chlorphenesin0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Niacinamide6.1% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:

Pentylene glycol3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Zinc pca2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Dimethyl isosorbide1.8% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin

Tamarindus indica seed gum1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

Xanthan gum0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Isoceteth-200.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Ethoxydiglycol0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps to improve the product consistency

Phenoxyethanol0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Chlorphenesin0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ingredient list view

Water, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Zinc pca, Dimethyl isosorbide, Tamarindus indica seed gum, Xanthan gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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