The Ordinary Serum – My honest experience with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

Struggling with blemish-prone skin? Here’s my experience with a popular solution!
I purchased the Ordinary serum because I read that it’s designed for blemish-prone skin, offering benefits like smoothing, brightening, and supporting the skin. And at that time, I really needed it. So let me share my experience and complete details about this product.

About The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

The Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% formula is a water-based serum that boosts skin brightness, improves skin smoothness and reinforces the skin barrier over time. It contains a high 10% concentration of Niacinamide (vitamin b3) and zinc PCA.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, Zinc PCA

Other Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

Now, let us know briefly about the two key ingredients.

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide, is a water-soluble vitamin widely used in skincare products for its versatility and effectiveness in improving skin health.

Benefits for the Skin:

• Anti-Inflammatory: Reduces inflammation, beneficial for acne and rosacea.
• Moisture Retention: Strengthens the skin’s barrier, and reducing dryness.
• Reduces Hyperpigmentation: Inhibits melanin production, and reducing dark spots.
• Minimizes Pores: Reduces the appearance of enlarged pores.
• Improves Skin Elasticity: Boosts ceramides and elastin production.
• Regulates Oil Production: Balances sebum production.

Zinc PCA (zinc pyrrolidone carboxylic acid) combines zinc and PCA, used for its ability to regulate sebum and its antimicrobial properties.

Benefits for the Skin:

• Sebum Regulation: Controls oil production, and helps in preventing clogged pores.
• Antimicrobial: Reduces acne-causing bacteria.
• Anti-Inflammatory: Soothes irritated skin and reduces redness.
• Moisturizing: Retains skin moisture.
• Healing: Supports skin repair, and beneficial for acne-prone skin.

Combined Use of Niacinamide and Zinc PCA

Together, they manage acne, improve skin barrier function, reduce inflammation, and regulate oil production, making them particularly effective for oily and acne-prone skin.

How to use The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

Product Directions:

• After cleaning the face and applying toner, use this serum. Apply a few drops of the serum to the face in the morning and evening.
• If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician.
• Use only as directed on unbroken skin.
• Do patch test before using.
• Keep out of reach of children.

  

When to use

• Apply it in AM and PM

Good for

• 12 months after opening.

Do not use with

• Direct and Indirect Vitamin C

Targets

• Textural Irregularities, Dryness, Dullness, Visible Shine, Signs of Congestion

Suited to

• All Skin Types

My experience

As someone with oily-acne prone skin, I found that using this serum twice daily (morning and evening after cleansing) made a noticeable difference. The lightweight formula absorbs quickly and fits well into my skincare routine. After applying this serum, I follow up with a moisturizer and sunscreen in the morning.

The changes I noticed included a reduction in the appearance of pores on my cheeks. It also helped brighten my skin and regulated the oil on my face.

Although niacinamide 10% is a high concentration, I didn’t experience any side effects. If you want to give it a try, do a patch test first.

For me, this product helped.

This is my experience and detail review about the product.

Share your thoughts

Have you tried The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! If you have any questions for me kindly comment and ask me. Let us connect!

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Disclaimer:
I am not a Dermatologist or Doctor. This is just my experience that I want to share in this blog. Please consult a dermatologist for professional advice. And the photos that I shared in this blog are the products that I am using, It is not a compulsion for you to do so.