Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Tranexamic 3% Face Serum

The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Minimalist

Tranexamic 3% Face Serum

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and fighting acne.

A serum built around Colloidal oatmeal and AHA, for smoothing and fading dark spots.

Serum
Serum
11 ingredients
24 ingredients

Brand price

USD 5.40 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 584.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

    Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

    Zinc PCA

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

Benefits

  • Hydrating2

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Ethoxydiglycol, Zinc PCA

  • Barrier Repair1

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Niacinamide

  • Reduces Irritation1

    Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

    Zinc PCA

  • Redness Reducing1

    Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

    Niacinamide

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water

    Skin Conditioning

  • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

    Emollient

    • Colloidal oatmeal
    • Barrier Repair
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Methylpropanediol

    Solvent

    0-1 / —

  • Mandelic Acid

    Antimicrobial

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Mandelic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Dark Spots
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Tranexamic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Tranexamic acid
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing

  • Ethoxydiglycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Alpha-Arbutin

    Antioxidant

    • Alpha arbutin
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Acetyl Glucosamine

    Skin Conditioning

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

  • Dimethyl Isosorbide (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0 / —

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

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

Ingredients Explained

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