🌿 Why Choose The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%?

If your skin frequently looks oily, shiny, congested, or uneven, this serum is designed to support a more balanced-looking complexion.

The combination of 10% Niacinamide and 1% Zinc PCA helps improve the visible signs associated with excess sebum and congestion while supporting the skin barrier.

Key Benefits

• Helps balance the appearance of excess oil and shine

• Helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores

• Improves uneven-looking skin texture

• Supports clearer-looking, more balanced skin

• Helps improve the appearance of dull and uneven skin tone

• Supports the skin's natural moisture barrier

• Lightweight and suitable for layering

• Non-oily, water-based serum

• Suitable for daily skincare routines

Important: This is a cosmetic skincare serum and is not intended to treat or cure acne or any medical skin condition.

🧪 Key Ingredients & What They Do

10% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide is a versatile skincare ingredient known for supporting the skin barrier and improving the appearance of uneven tone, texture, pores, and excess oil.

Benefits include:

• Helps improve the appearance of enlarged pores

• Supports a smoother-looking skin texture

• Helps reduce the appearance of excess shine

• Supports the skin's protective barrier

• Helps improve uneven-looking skin tone

• Promotes a healthier and more balanced-looking complexion

1% Zinc PCA

Zinc PCA complements Niacinamide by helping support oil balance and improve the appearance of congested skin.

Benefits include:

• Helps balance excess surface oil

• Supports clearer-looking skin

• Helps reduce unwanted shine

• Complements Niacinamide for oily and congestion-prone skin

The Oil-Balancing Combination

The combination of Niacinamide + Zinc PCA makes this serum particularly useful for people concerned about excess oil, visible pores, uneven texture, and congestion.

Rather than relying on harsh exfoliation, the formula focuses on supporting a healthier-looking, more balanced complexion.

👩 Who Can Use It?

This serum may be a good choice for people concerned about:

• Excessive facial oil or shine

• Enlarged or visible pores

• Congested-looking skin

• Uneven skin texture

• Dull or uneven-looking skin tone

• Post-blemish marks

• Occasional blemishes

• Combination skin with an oily T-zone

• Skin that needs additional barrier support

It can be incorporated into both morning and evening skincare routines.

💖 Which Skin Types Is It Suitable For?

Particularly Suitable For:

Oily Skin Helps balance the appearance of excess sebum and reduce unwanted shine.

Combination Skin Useful for oily areas such as the forehead, nose, and chin while supporting overall skin balance.

Blemish-Prone Skin Can help improve the appearance of congestion, post-blemish marks, and uneven texture.

Normal Skin Can be used when the main concerns are visible pores, uneven tone, or skin texture.

Dry Skin

People with dry skin may also use Niacinamide, but should follow it with a suitable hydrating moisturizer to help prevent the skin from feeling tight or dry.

🕒 How to Use

Step 1 — Cleanse

Cleanse the face thoroughly and gently pat the skin dry.

Step 2 — Apply

Apply a few drops to the entire face in the morning and/or evening.

A thin layer is enough—using more product does not necessarily provide better results.

Step 3 — Layer

Apply the serum before heavier creams, moisturizers, or facial oils.

A simple routine can look like:

Cleanser → Toner → Niacinamide Serum → Moisturizer → Sunscreen (AM)

Step 4 — Morning Protection

When used during the daytime, finish your skincare routine with a suitable broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Helpful Tip

If the serum starts to foam or pill while applying, you may be using too much product or rubbing it excessively. Try using a smaller amount and gently spread or pat it into the skin.

⚠️ Who Should Avoid or Use It With Caution?

Consider avoiding or using this product cautiously if:

• You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient in the formula

• Your skin is currently severely irritated or compromised

• You have open wounds or damaged skin in the application area

• Previous high-strength Niacinamide products have caused significant irritation

• You experience persistent burning, swelling, itching, or severe redness after application

For Sensitive Skin

Because this formula contains a relatively high 10% concentration of Niacinamide, sensitive skin may benefit from introducing it gradually.

Start with a small amount once daily or every other day and increase frequency depending on your skin's tolerance.

✨ What Results Can You Expect?

With consistent use, the serum is designed to help improve the appearance of:

• Excess oil and unwanted shine

• Visible or enlarged pores

• Uneven skin texture

• Congestion

• Dull-looking skin

• Uneven-looking skin tone

• Post-blemish marks

Results vary depending on individual skin type, routine, frequency of use, and other skincare products being used.