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Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary

The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

100 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

LOW

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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What does the product description say?
"Supports skin structure by healing damaged skin and encouraging the production of collagen and elastin."
From: Beauty Bay

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
zinc pca
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Infused with a high concentration of niaciaminde, also known as vitamin B3, this clear gel-serum helps to visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven skin tone."
From: Escentual

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Using two of the most efficient blemish-battling ingredients in an ultra-high concentration formula, this light, fluid serum works to reduce both future breakouts and the appearance of existing blemishes."
From: Beauty Bay

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
zinc pca
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy

Moisturizing

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promise
What does the product description say?
"Excellent for improving general skin health, niacinamide boosts skin's immunity and improves moisture retention by strengthening the epidermal barrier."
From: Beauty Bay

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin. But: it can't help seal in the moisture and reduce water loss over time, so you might want to use an additional product with good emollient ingredients (like oils, butters, or silicones)
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tamarindus indica seed gum
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
zinc pca
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-inflammatory

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
zinc pca
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
pentylene glycol
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
tamarindus indica seed gum
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
isoceteth-20
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 niacinamide 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
3 pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
4 zinc pca 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
5 dimethyl isosorbide Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
6 tamarindus indica seed gum Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
7 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
8 isoceteth-20 Helps water and oil mix together
9 ethoxydiglycol Helps to improve the product consistency
10 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
11 chlorphenesin A preservative
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Scientific Sources

  • Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
  • Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
  • Zinc L-pyrrolidone carboxylate inhibits the UVA-induced production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 by in vitro cultured skin fibroblasts, whereas it enhances their collagen synthesis
  • Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
  • Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
  • Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics
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