The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Availability: This retails at $6.50 for 30 ml (1 oz.) and can be purchased at sephora.com, ulta.com, target.com, or deciem.com along with their physical store locations.
Would I buy this again?: No.
What is this product designed to address?
According to theordinary.com:
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is indicated to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion. A high 10% concentration of this vitamin is supported in the formula by zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid to balance visible aspects of sebum activity.
Contraindications: If topical Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid and/or Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid) is used as part of skincare, it should be applied at alternate times with this formula (ideally Vitamin C in the PM and this formula in the AM). Otherwise, Niacinamide can affect integrity of the Vitamin C.
Notes: While Niacinamide and Zinc PCA reduce the look of blemishes and balance visible sebum activity, neither is a treatment for acne. For persistent acne-related conditions, we recommend the use of Benzoyl Peroxide and/or Retinoic Acid. DECIEM doesn't recommend ongoing use of BHA such as Salicylic Acid for persistent blemishes. For temporary improvement in appearance of blemishes, Salicylic Acid would help. This formulation can be used alongside acne treatments if desired for added visible skin benefits.
Independent studies suggest Niacinamide is also an effective ingredient for brightening skin tone.
Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
According to sephora.com:
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reduces the appearance of skin blemishes and signs of congestion; brightens skin tone.
-Zinc PCA: Visibly regulates excess sebum activity.
What is the texture like?
This starts off as a gel and kind of emulsifies into a bit of a foam before being absorbed, it leaves the skin feeling a wee bit tacky.
Is it scented?
This has a bit of a sour, chemically scent but it's not very prominent.
My overall experience/comments on the product:
You folks! I've only used this a handful of times but it makes my skin feel SO EFFING SMOOTH I am blown away. If I didn't know any better I'd say this has some combination of silicone and hyaluronic acid in it, because that's what the texture reminds me of but it has neither. I was also really concerned that because this is for blemishes that it would dry out my skin if I put this all over but that really hasn't been an issue. I'm really impressed with how this makes my skin feel soft and smooth - virtually pore-less in texture - but haven't used it long-term enough to say if it prevents acne from appearing or minimizes my pores.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.
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