Description
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum – Smoothing & Brightening Face Serum for Blemish-Prone Skin, Excess Oil, Visible Pores & Uneven Texture
Smooth, Brighten & Balance Your Complexion
Improve the look of uneven texture, visible shine, and blemish-prone skin with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum. This lightweight, water-based serum combines a high concentration of 10% niacinamide (vitamin B3) with 1% Zinc PCA to help support a clearer-looking, smoother, and more balanced complexion. It targets visible signs of congestion, excess sebum, dullness, uneven texture, and enlarged-looking pores.
Why You'll Love It
✨ 10% Niacinamide Formula
Contains a high concentration of niacinamide to help brighten the appearance of skin, improve visible texture, and support a healthy-looking complexion.
💧 1% Zinc PCA
Zinc PCA helps support oil-balancing skincare by helping address excess sebum and visible shine.
🎯 For Blemish-Prone Skin
Designed to help address signs of congestion and excess oil while supporting a clearer-looking complexion. The Ordinary describes the serum as non-comedogenic based on a clinical study.
🌟 Smooths & Brightens
Helps improve the appearance of dullness, uneven texture, and visible pores for smoother, more radiant-looking skin.
🧴 Lightweight Water-Based Serum
The lightweight water-based formula layers easily into morning and evening skincare routines.
🌿 Suitable for All Skin Types
The Ordinary lists this serum as suitable for all skin types and specifically highlights concerns including congestion, dryness, dullness, textural irregularities, and visible shine.
Key Ingredients
✔ Niacinamide 10% – Helps improve the appearance of dullness, uneven texture, visible pores, and excess oil.
✔ Zinc PCA 1% – Helps support oil balance and address visible shine.
✔ Pentylene Glycol – Included in the water-based formulation.
✔ Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum – Part of the serum's ingredient blend.
Product Features
✔ 10% niacinamide
✔ 1% Zinc PCA
✔ Water-based serum
✔ Lightweight texture
✔ Helps smooth the look of skin texture
✔ Helps brighten the appearance of dull skin
✔ Helps reduce the appearance of visible pores
✔ Helps balance excess sebum
✔ Helps reduce visible shine
✔ Suitable for blemish-prone skin
✔ Non-comedogenic
✔ Suitable for all skin types
✔ Alcohol-free
✔ Oil-free
✔ Silicone-free
✔ Vegan
✔ Gluten-free
✔ Cruelty-free
✔ Available in 30ml and 60ml sizes
Perfect For
🌸 Blemish-prone skin
✨ Dull-looking skin
💧 Uneven skin texture
🎯 Visible pores
🌿 Excess oil and shine
🧴 Daily skincare routines
💆 Morning and evening skincare
🌟 Smoother-looking complexion
Why Choose Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%?
🌟 Helps Improve Skin Texture
Regular use helps promote smoother-looking skin and improve the appearance of textural irregularities.
💖 Supports a Brighter-Looking Complexion
Niacinamide helps improve the appearance of dullness and supports a more radiant-looking complexion.
🎯 Targets Visible Pores
The formula is designed to help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores with continued use. The Ordinary reports reduced pore visibility in testing after four weeks.
💧 Helps Control Excess Oil
Zinc PCA and niacinamide work within the formula to help address excess sebum and visible shine.
🌿 Supports Blemish-Prone Skin
The lightweight serum is designed for skin experiencing signs of congestion and excess oil, helping support a clearer-looking complexion.
How to Use
Apply a few drops to the face morning and evening after cleansing, before heavier moisturizers or treatments.
For best results:
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Cleanse your face.
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Apply a few drops of the serum.
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Gently spread over the face.
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Follow with your moisturizer and other appropriate skincare products.
Important: Patch testing before use is advised. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. If irritation occurs, rinse off and discontinue use.
Product Compatibility: The Ordinary recommends using this serum separately from direct or indirect vitamin C products because combining them may decrease effectiveness.
Product Highlights
✔ 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc PCA
✔ Smoothing face serum
✔ Brightening skincare formula
✔ Helps control excess oil
✔ Helps reduce visible shine
✔ Helps minimize the appearance of pores
✔ Helps improve uneven-looking texture
✔ Suitable for blemish-prone skin
✔ Water-based formula
✔ Lightweight and easy to layer
✔ Suitable for all skin types
✔ Vegan and cruelty-free
✔ Alcohol-free
✔ Oil-free
✔ Silicone-free
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum do?
It is a water-based serum designed to improve the appearance of brightness and texture while helping address excess oil, visible pores, dullness, and signs of congestion.
Is this serum good for blemish-prone skin?
Yes. The Ordinary specifically states that it is suitable for blemish-prone skin and helps balance excess sebum while addressing signs of congestion.
Can I use it every day?
Yes. The Ordinary recommends using the serum twice daily, in both morning and evening routines.
Can I use it on oily skin?
Yes. The formula is designed to help address excess sebum and visible shine, making it suitable for routines focused on oil control.
Does it help with the appearance of pores?
Yes. The Ordinary states that the serum helps reduce pore visibility and reports reduced pore appearance after four weeks of consistent use in testing.
Can I use it with vitamin C?
The Ordinary recommends using niacinamide and vitamin C in separate routines because combining them may decrease effectiveness.
Is it suitable for all skin types?
Yes. The Ordinary lists the serum as suitable for all skin types.
Is the formula lightweight?
Yes. It is a water-based serum designed to layer easily into a skincare routine.
Is it vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. The Ordinary lists the product as vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What sizes are available?
The Ordinary currently lists the serum in 30ml and 60ml sizes.
Give your skincare routine a balancing boost with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum—a lightweight water-based formula designed to smooth, brighten, support oil balance, and improve the appearance of pores, texture, dullness, and congestion for a clearer-looking, more radiant complexion. ✨
