Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 ingredient
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 ingredient
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
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When to use
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 ingredient
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay 1 ingredient
I have combination skin that's more on the dry side, but I've been getting a lot of breakouts lately, I imagine due to stress. So I tried this mask out. First of all, I read on other sites that you should only keep it on for 5 to 10 minutes or until you feel it tighten, contrary to what the label says. I washed mine off after 10 minutes. It definitely was hard to get off and made a mess, and my Show more
I have oily/combination skin and whenever I break out I use this. IT'S REALLY GOOD especially when you're consistent with it. The only thing though is, it is drying so I definitely recommend using a good moisturizer or a hydrating toner/serum after.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Gotta give credit where credit is due
WOW… lot of people ganging up on this incredibly affordable/popular serum. I understand the criticisms, but personally I don’t believe the intensity is warranted. For so many people this was the start of their skincare journey; it certainly was mine! And because I had never used ingredients like niacinamide or zinc on my face before, of course I noticed an Show more
I've repurchased this so many times and tried different niacinamide serums but this one is my fav. It improves my hormonal acne so much and controls sebum production. Also, when I had the worst fungal acne flare-up ever, this and the lactic acid 5% SAVED ME. It burned a lot but now I don't have any bumps whatsoever. It won't work immediately so consistency is key. (I have combo-oily skin)
