Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
10% Niacinamide Serum

The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

The Derma Co

10% Niacinamide Serum

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

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

Serum
Serum
11 ingredients
13 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 210.00 · checked 28 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

  • 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

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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No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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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

  • Propylene Glycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Zinc PCA (in both products)

    Humectant

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

  • Ethoxydiglycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Phenoxyethanol (in both products)

    Preservative

    0 / —

  • Hydroxyethylcellulose

    Light Stabilizer

    0-1 / —

  • Xanthan Gum (in both products)

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

  • Citric Acid

    Buffering

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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