The Niacinamide 15 Serum
Niacinamide 20% Treatment

COSRX

The Niacinamide 15 Serum

Paula's Choice

Niacinamide 20% Treatment

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.

Serum
Serum
15 ingredients
25 ingredients

Brand price

USD 25.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 59.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

    Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

    Zinc PCA

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Vitamin C1

    Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Acetyl Glucosamine

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Pentylene Glycol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

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  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

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    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Acetyl Glucosamine (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Dark Spots
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Skin Conditioning

  • Zinc PCA

    Humectant

    • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Trehalose

    Humectant

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Xanthan Gum (in both products)

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

  • Pullulan (in both products)

    Film Forming

    0-1 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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