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Updated on October 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne 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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Mario Badescu Silver Powder
Mario Badescu Silver Powder
Wash Off Mask
American Brand United States
The Ordinary 100% Niacinamide Powder
The Ordinary 100% Niacinamide Powder
Facial Treatment
Canadian Brand Canada

Ingredient Info

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Notable Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Silver Powder
Calcium Carbonate Abrasive, Buffering
Exfoliant Icon
ExfoliantExfoliant Icon

Calcium Carbonate is an exfoliant.

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Kaolin Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon
ExfoliantExfoliant Icon 2 Benefits

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Zinc Oxide Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon
Mineral UV FilterMineral UV Filter Icon Helps fight AcneHelps fight Acne Icon Non-Reef-SafeNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
100% Niacinamide Powder
Niacinamide Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon
NiacinamideNiacinamide Icon 6 Benefits

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

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When to use

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46% use in am
54% use in pm
97% use every day
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