The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum
by The Ordinary · skin_care
Editor's Take
Few budget oil-control serums are this direct: 10% Niacinamide and 1% Zinc PCA earn the spotlight, while the no-frills gel keeps the price honest.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 8.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.7 / 10
The Verdict
Efficacy is Excellent, with 10% Niacinamide and 1% Zinc PCA making this a focused option for oily, blemish-prone skin. Clean is Very Good, and sustainability is Very Good, though Isoceteth-20 and Ethoxydiglycol keep it from greener certification territory. Dimethyl Isosorbide adds credible delivery support, while tamarind seed gum helps the water-gel sit comfortably. One of the sharper budget picks for visible oil control, not an all-purpose barrier serum.
Full INCI list
Aqua (water), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc Pca, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.