The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum arrives in a 30‑ml bottle that feels cool on the skin and dries in seconds, leaving no sticky residue.
Add a few drops after cleansing and before your moisturizer—no need to layer it on top of your serum, just a simple twist and a few seconds of light rubbing.
Niacinamide, in this 10‑percent concentration, targets excess sebum and helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, while zinc calms redness and curbs inflammation from acne. After a month of consistent use, users report a noticeable lift in brightness and a softer, more even tone.
It’s not a miracle cure; some sensitive users may feel mild tingling, so start with a patch test and keep the routine simple—no fragrance or other potent actives at the same time.
Grab the serum from The Ordinary’s own site, or pick it up at Sephora, Ulta, or a local drugstore, and keep it in a cool, dark place to preserve its potency.
Try it for a full month, pair it with a hyaluronic acid gel in the morning, and you’ll see your skin’s texture improve while your pores shrink from the inside out. High‑value, low‑cost, and instant‑look‑good—why not give it a go?