Eucerin Original Healing Cream Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Updated on July 26, 2024
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What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Eucerin Original Healing Cream 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
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Eucerin Original Healing Cream 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Eucerin Original Healing Cream 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients


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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
(Tried Jan 2021) This was actually the product that made me realize that my skin does not mix with Niacinamide (especially at high concentrations because I can usually tolerate it at %4/less or when it isn't a primary ingredient). I tested it on my wrist and a small patch on my cheek to check, and I had hives in both areas. I wouldn't want to give this a poor rating solely on the account of my Show more