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The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%15% match
27% match
Exfoliators
Serums
20 ingredients
11 ingredients
3.75· 4 reviews
3.08· 385 reviews
American
Canadian
At a glance
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Alcohol-free
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- Oil-free
- Fungal-acne safe
- Reef safe
- EU-allergen-free
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Alcohol-free
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- Oil-free
- Fungal-acne safe
- Reef safe
- EU-allergen-free
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
Key ingredients
- Lactic Acid (AHA)superstar
Buffering · Exfoliating · Humectant
- Glycolic Acid (AHA)superstar
Buffering · Exfoliating
Skin Conditioning
- Salicylic Acid (BHA)superstar
Antioxidant · Exfoliating · Masking
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)superstar
Skin Conditioning · Smoothing
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Benefits
Brightening5
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Skin Texture5
Smooths rough patches and refines texture.
Scar Healing5
Improves the look of marks and scars.
Reduces Large Pores5
Minimizes the look of enlarged pores.
Good For Oily Skin5
Balances oil and helps reduce shine.
Acne Fighting4
Fights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
+ 17 more
Barrier Repair3
Strengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Good For Oily Skin2
Balances oil and helps reduce shine.
Reduces Large Pores2
Minimizes the look of enlarged pores.
Acne Fighting2
Fights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
+ 14 more
Concerns
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Irritation2
May sting or aggravate sensitive skin.
May Worsen Dryness1
Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen Dryness0
Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
None detected
Ingredients side-by-side · 3 shared
- WaterSkin Conditioning, Solventcom 0
- Sodium HydroxideBufferingcom 0
- Lactic AcidBuffering, Exfoliating, Humectantcom 0-1
- Glycolic AcidBuffering, Exfoliatingcom 0-1
- GluconolactoneSkin Conditioning
- PropanediolSolvent
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant, Preservative, Skin Conditioningcom 0
- Magnesium Chloride—
- GlycerinHumectantcom 0
- Salicylic AcidAntioxidant, Exfoliating, Maskingcom 0-1
- NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Smoothingcom 0
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
- EthylhexylglycerinPreservative, Skin Conditioningcom 0-1
- Citric AcidBuffering
- Phytic Acid—
- Polysorbate 20Emulsifying, Surfactantcom 0
- Amylopectin—
- PolydextroseHumectant
- DextrinAbsorbent
- Caprylyl GlycolEmollient, Humectant, Preservativecom 0
- WaterSkin Conditioning, Solventcom 0
- NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Smoothingcom 0
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant, Preservative, Skin Conditioningcom 0
- Zinc PCAHumectant
- Dimethyl IsosorbideSolvent
- Tamarindus Indica Seed GumEmulsion Stabilising
- Xanthan GumEmulsifying
- Isoceteth-20Emulsifying
- EthoxydiglycolHumectantcom 0
- PhenoxyethanolPreservativecom 0
- ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial