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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide Serum for Face + 2% Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid versus Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% .

Last updated on July 13, 2023. Published on December 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide Serum for Face + 2% Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.

Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide Serum for Face + 2% Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.

Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide Serum for Face + 2% Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 4.

Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Zinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.

It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.

Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!

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Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide Serum for Face + 2% Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 5.

Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide Serum for Face + 2% Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 6.

Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide Serum for Face + 2% Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 8.

Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide Serum for Face + 2% Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 10.

Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% contains this as ingredient number 10.

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64% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Eva Naturals 12% Niacinamide Serum for Face + 2% Zinc and Hyaluronic Acid 11 ingredients

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Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% 16 ingredients

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MichelleR

5 months ago · Dry Skin
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I really do love this product. The mix of niacinamide and zinc underneath my sunscreen make me feel super protected during the day. Especially...

I really do love this product. The mix of niacinamide and zinc underneath my sunscreen make me feel super protected during the day. Especially since I cannot tolerate Vitamin C as my antioxidant. And this pairs super well with Paula's Choice BHA Gel Exfoliant on days where I'm having acne breakouts. I <3 it here!

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