Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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

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Brand price

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

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

  • Normal skin
  • Acne & blemishes
  • Dark spots & pigmentation
  • Dullness
  • Large pores
  • Uneven texture
  • Oiliness & shine

How to use

Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening. If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.

Caution

If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.

What's inside

Ingredients List

1 trigger at least one check · 10 trigger none

clear
AquaSolvent
0 / —
clear
NiacinamideSmoothing
0 / —
  • Niacinamide
  • Acne Fighting
  • Barrier Repair
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
  • Even Tone
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
  • Redness Reducing
clear
Pentylene GlycolSkin Conditioning
0-1 / —
clear
Zinc PCAHumectant
—
  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
  • Acne Fighting
  • Oil Control
  • Reduces Irritation
clear
Dimethyl IsosorbideViscosity Controlling
0 / —
clear
Tamarindus Indica Seed GumEmulsion Stabilising
—
clear
Xanthan GumCleansing
0-1 / —
flagged
Isoceteth-20Cleansing
—
  • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
clear
EthoxydiglycolHumectant
0 / 0
clear
PhenoxyethanolPreservative
0 / —

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

  • Smoothing1

    Refines rough or uneven texture.

    Niacinamide

  • Brightening1

    Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

    Niacinamide

  • Dark Spots1

    Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Even Tone1

    Evens out patchy or uneven colour.

    Niacinamide

  • Acne Fighting2

    Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

    Niacinamide, Zinc PCA

  • Oil Control2

    Reduces shine and excess sebum.

    Niacinamide, Zinc PCA

  • Pore Refining1

    Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

    Niacinamide

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Isoceteth-20

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