The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% - Your Go-To for Clearer, Brighter Skin

Say hello to your new best friend for tackling blemishes, congestion, and shine! This high-strength vitamin and mineral formula is a water-based serum that works hard to visibly improve your skin's clarity, balance oil production, and give you that healthy, radiant look.

Why We Love It

• Visibly Regulates Sebum: Helps to control excess oil and reduce surface shine, leaving your skin looking more balanced and less greasy.
• Reduces Blemishes & Congestion: A true hero for troubled skin, it works to minimize the look of blemishes and decongest pores for a clearer complexion.
• Brightens Skin Tone: Fades the look of post-acne marks and improves overall clarity, revealing a brighter, more even-toned complexion over time.
• Minimizes Pores: By keeping pores clear and oil production in check, it helps to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.
• Supports Skin Barrier: Niacinamide is a fantastic ingredient for reinforcing your skin's natural defenses, improving its ability to stay hydrated and healthy.

Star Ingredients

This simple yet effective formula features two key ingredients that work in perfect harmony:

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): This multi-tasking superstar is known for its ability to reduce the appearance of blemishes and congestion, brighten skin tone, and support the skin's essential barrier function.
• Zinc PCA: This Zinc salt works beautifully alongside Niacinamide to help balance visible aspects of sebum activity, effectively managing oiliness.
• Tamarind Seed Gum: A plant-derived ingredient that helps to give the serum its lovely, lightweight texture while providing a touch of hydration.

How to Use

After cleansing and toning, apply a few drops to your entire face and gently pat it into the skin. Allow it to absorb before applying heavier creams or oils.

Frequency: Both

Expert Tips & Pairings

To get the most out of this little powerhouse, keep these tips in mind:

• Layer Smart: Always apply this water-based serum before any oils or heavier creams. A good rule of thumb is to apply your products from the thinnest to the thickest consistency.
• Avoid Vitamin C: If you use topical Vitamin C (like L-Ascorbic Acid) in your routine, it's best to apply them at alternate times. We suggest using Niacinamide in the AM and Vitamin C in the PM.
• Listen To Your Skin: This is a high-strength formula! If you're new to niacinamide, start by using it once a day or every other day and see how your skin feels before moving to twice-daily use.

Perfect For

• Skin Types: Oily, Combination, Acne Prone, Aging
• Addresses: Excess Oil, Large Pores, Uneven Skin Tone, Redness, Dullness, Barrier Damage, Acne Scars

Not Recommended For

Sensitive skin types should patch-test first or consult a dermatologist.