Il Makiage Power Boost Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Il Makiage Power Boost Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Serum 61 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
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Il Makiage Power Boost Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Serum 61 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientPropanediol
SolventCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
C18-21 Alkane
SolventHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Trehalose
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientPullulan
Sodium Phytate
Serine
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAlgin
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Methyl 2-Octynoate
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Undecane, Propanediol, Coconut Alkanes, Saccharide Isomerate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tridecane, C18-21 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Polysorbate 80, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Trehalose, Urea, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sodium Phytate, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Disodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Algin, Silica, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Methyl 2-Octynoate
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 WaterNiacinamide 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.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol 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.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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Il Makiage Power Boost Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Serum 61 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
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Il Makiage Power Boost Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Serum 61 ingredients
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
