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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This highly concentrated serum is rich in vitamin B3, which is supported by zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid.A potent elixir for troubled and oily skin, the serum works to target breakouts by helping to balance sebum production, minimise the look of pores and decongest the skin.
niacinamide
6.1% -
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 pca
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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-aging
What does the product description say?
The high 1% concentration of zinc salt repairs damaged skin and encourages the creation of collagen, a natural protein that keeps skin looking supple, plump and youthful-looking.
niacinamide
6.1% -
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 pca
2.7% -
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Helps treat Visible shine, congestion and lacklustre tone Feels like A high-strength serum Recommended for This serum helps balance oily skin, minimises pores and improves skin tone Balance sebum activity and reduce congestion in the skin with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.
niacinamide
6.1% -
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Niacinamide is also known to boost the general health of your skin by improving water retention and preventing dehydration.
niacinamide
6.1% -
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 pca
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
tamarindus indica seed gum
1.3% -
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Moisturizing | |
Evens skin tone | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
pentylene glycol
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
tamarindus indica seed gum
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (34)
Recommend
34 reviews
26%
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74%
How well does it work for anti-aging?
8 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How well does it work against blemishes?
16 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How well does it work for evening out skin tone?
15 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How well does it work for moisturization?
11 reviews
Poor
Excellent
How would you describe the texture?
33 reviews
heavy
Light
How much does it pill under makeup?
21 reviews
A lot
Not at all
How much does this product clog
pores?
32 reviews
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
32 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
6.1% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
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 pca
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
Potential irritants
pentylene glycol
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
tamarindus indica seed gum
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
niacinamide
6.1% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
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
pentylene glycol
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Zinc pca, Dimethyl isosorbide, Tamarindus indica seed gum, Xanthan gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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