Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Master the Balance: Your Daily Solution for Clearer Skin

If you struggle with persistent shine, enlarged pores, or irregular skin texture, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is your essential skin-stabilizer. This high-strength vitamin and mineral blemish formula is a cult favorite across the US and Europe for one simple reason: It works.

By regulating sebum (oil) production and strengthening the skin’s barrier, this serum doesn't just treat the surface—it helps create a healthier environment for your skin to thrive.

Key Benefits for Targeted Results:

• Sebum Regulation: Dramatically reduces surface oiliness, keeping your skin matte yet hydrated.
• Pore Refinement: Helps visibly minimize the appearance of enlarged pores.
• Blemish Control: Zinc PCA targets congestion and helps calm redness associated with breakouts.
• Brightening Effect: Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is proven to even out skin tone and improve overall radiance.

The Science of Clarification

• Niacinamide (10%): A powerhouse ingredient that reinforces the skin’s barrier function and improves smoothness.
• Zinc PCA (1%): Specifically included to balance the visible aspects of sebum activity, ensuring your skin doesn't feel "stripped" but stays shine-free.

How to Use & Strategic Routine

• When to Use: Apply to the entire face in the morning (AM) and evening (PM) before heavier creams.
• Application: Use 2–3 drops on cleansed skin. Gently pat into the skin until absorbed.
• The "Golden Rule" (Conflicts): If topical Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid or Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid) is used as part of skincare, it should be applied at alternate times with this formula (ideally Vitamin C in the PM and this formula in the AM). Otherwise, Niacinamide can affect the integrity of the Vitamin C.