The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is a water-based serum that became a staple thanks to its low price. Here we go over what the listing says and what to keep in mind.
We have not personally tested this product. This review is based on the listing and brand information, and on public price data.
What the listing says
- It contains 10% niacinamide (vitamin B3) and 1% zinc PCA.
- The brand says it improves radiance and smoothness, reinforces the skin barrier, and helps control shine.
- It states that in a clinical study with 35 people over 8 weeks, skin looked smoother. That is the brand’s own study.
- Directions: a few drops morning and evening, patch test first, and do not use on broken skin.
- The brand clarifies that it is not an acne treatment.
Pros
- Very low price: around $6 for 30 ml.
- Light, water-based texture.
- Easy to add to an existing routine.
Limits and cons
- A 10% concentration can be too much for very sensitive skin.
- It does not replace a prescribed acne treatment.
- The results shown come from the brand’s own testing.
Who it may suit
May help people who want an affordable step for texture, pores, or shine. If your skin reacts easily, patch test a small area first.
Price
Price when we wrote this: about $6. The 180 day average is almost the same, so the price has been very steady.
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