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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin
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Summary
The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin is a water-based vitamin and mineral formula with 10% niacinamide and 1% zinc PCA. It is great for those looking for solutions for visible shine, enlarged pores, and textural irregularities.
Benefits
- Helps to reduce the signs of congestion and visible sebum activity
- Aids in appearance of textural irregularities
- Suited for Oily Skin
Key Ingredients
- Niacinamide
- Zinc PCA
Formulated Without
- Fragrance
- Alcohol
- Gluten
- Nuts
- Oil
- Silicone
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Mineral Oil
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Animal Oils
- Coal Tar Dyes
- Formaldehyde
- Mercury
- Oxybenzone
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The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test prior to incorporating a new product into your skin care routine.
Apply to entire face morning and evening before heavier creams. Use after Squalane Cleanser and before Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA.
Contraindications: Do not use in the same routine as pure or ethylated vitamin C.
Aqua (water), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc Pca, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
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If I want to use this Niacinamide serum as well as your HA serum and Azelaic Acid suspension, what order should I use the products in and which should be AM vs PM?
- Asked by Catherine
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, we'd recommend 1) Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 2) Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 3) Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% after cleansing. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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I use the Glycolic acid 7% the nights per week and every morning i use the salicylic acid 7%. How can incorporate the Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% into my routine, or do i have to stop using one of the others that ive mentioned ?
- Asked by lary
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% can be used with both Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner and Salicylic Acid 2% Solution. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Is the good for breakout, pimples
- Asked by Sexy Gurnee
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there. Yes, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is great for blemish-prone skin. You may also wish to explore our Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can i use niacinamide 10% with zinc1% with salicylic acid 2% anhydrous solution serum for nighttime routine. I have large nose pores with excessive sebum and breaking out on jawline large red flared pimples that hurt (oily skin over 55)
- Asked by Ang
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Yes, we'd recommend applying Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% followed by Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution in the same PM routine! We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use this with Lactaid acid 5%?
- Asked by Erin
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Yes, we recommend applying Lactic Acid 5% + HA first, followed by Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hello, can my husband use Niacinamid 10% + zinc 1% on his flaky beard…he uses shampoo with zinc in it, and it helps his flakes on his head. Im trying to reduce the flakes and irritation in his beard. Will this help?
- Asked by Raiven
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! There's no issue in trying it out. You may also wish to use Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA as a beard balm or one of our oils like Marula Oil to try mitigating the flakiness. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will this help with oily skin and sebaceous filaments especially on the nose
- Asked by Jessy
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% will help with regulating sebum (oil) production . For sebaceous filaments, you may wish to explore something like our Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, or, one of our Retinoids. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I use Niacinamide 10%+ Zinc 1% , Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 and Alpha AẢbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid for Hyperpigmentation together in AM or PM route? My first time use.
- Asked by Annie
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHey there! You can use all three of these serums together in a single regimen :) We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hello, I was wondering if this product would help fade my PIE (post inflammatory erythema)? And if so is it okay to use on normal - dryish skin? Thank you in advance. PS I love your products:)
- Asked by Katie Cat :)
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageAs none of our products can be considered medical treatments for PIE, you may wish to discuss suitable treatments for persistent signs of melasma with your physician or dermatologist. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is suitable for all skin types! We hope this helps.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
To apply this in the morning or at night
- Asked by :)
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% can be applied both in the AM and PM. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hi! I'm a first time buyer of The Ordinary, and just purchased the niacinamide 10% + zinc, Alpha Arbutin 2% HA, and Lactic Acid 10% HA. My issues are uneven skin tone/texture, large pores and fine lines. Can I use these products together? If so in what order? I've already started the niacinamide morning and evening and can already see an improvement. I haven't tried the other two yet.
- Asked by Amanda
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! So glad to hear that Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is working out for you :) We'd recommend cleansing followed by Lactic Acid 10% + HA (in the PM only 1-3x/week), then Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
is this the 60ml bottle or the smaller one?
- Asked by Priss
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHey there! This is the 30mL bottle. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this good for combination skin woth large nose pores and sebum?
- Asked by Sebum
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHey there! Yes, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is great for reducing the appearance of pores, and regulating sebum production. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How long do you leave this on
- Asked by Moon
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is designed as a leave-on treatment. Generally, we recommend applying water-based solutions first, followed by anhydrous or oil formulations, and finally cream/suspension formulas. If you have more than one water-based serum, you can apply based on the priority of your concern (the product that targets the most important concern should go first). We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use this on combination skin in the t-zone? If so, how many drops. If not, what would you recommend instead?
- Asked by Sara
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHey there! Yes you can use this on specific areas such as the t-zone. We'd recommend a few drops applied to the t-zone. You may also wish to explore our Balancing & Clarifying Serum as an alternative.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this help with rosacea?
- Asked by Leslie
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, we recommend Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for rosacea skin.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this good for hyperpigmentation?
- Asked by Allison
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% can help target dullness, reduce the appearance of pores, and boost radiance. For minimizing the appearance of dark spots, you may wish to explore Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will this help with hyperpigmentation on dark sensitive skin?
- Asked by Nick
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! For minimizing the appearance of dark spots, we recommend Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use this along with vitamin C serum if you used the niaminicide in the evenings and vitamin c in the mornings? Can this be used while also using retinolA-tretanoin.025?
- Asked by Clueless
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHey there! We recommend using Vitamin C products in separate regimens than products containing Niacinamide. You may use Vitamin C in the Morning and Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% at night. Unfortunately, it is difficult for us to comment on the pairing of our products with those of other brands. (Tretinoin 0.25% /Retin-A) We recommend consulting with your doctor/dermatologist, gradually incorporating one new product into your regimen at a time, and applying test patches first to see what works best for your skin.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can it be used around your eyes?
- Asked by Taxi
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, you can use Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% around the eye contour. You also may wish to explore Multi-Peptide Eye Serum or Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG if you're looking for a dedicated eye product.Was this answer helpful to you
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Amazing! Finally something that works!
I started using this product 20 days ago and I'm so happy I found this product. I've been struggling with acne for almost 5 years (from when I was 13 years old until now). I tried a lot of (expensive) products, but nothing worked for me. I started using this serum in combination with a cleanser (Y...
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I heard amazing things about this product and did some digging into all the great benefits niacinamide and zinc have for the skin, and it seemed like it would help target my main skin concerns! I was aware of the possibility that I may experience purging and that some people can have allergic reac...
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Horrible
It was very smooth at first, my skin was clear and soft, but after using this product i broke out bad and small patches all over my face and pimples in places ive never even had any :(
The ordinary
Cannot even explain how much i love this product, ive been using it for YEARS and i always keep back ups!!
A must skincare product in daily basis
I am using this one since lst two years i think . I am a huge fan of this one . My skincare is incomplete without this product. It gives my skin tbat extra hydo that extra glow . I cannot live qithout this product. A must akuncare product in my daily akincre routine
I love this so much definitely going to buy again
This feels so good on my skin and makes it so soft and smooth
DO NOT BUY
I bought this product, along with a few others from The Ordinary, & it's destroyed my skin. I used to have smooth, clear skin & after using their products; my skin is dry, flakey, & it BURNS when I used their products!