Missha Bee Pollen Renew Cream Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Missha Bee Pollen Renew Cream 74 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Missha Bee Pollen Renew Cream 74 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pollen Extract
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyacrylate-13
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArachidic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Choleth-24
EmulsifyingHoney Extract
Humectant
Chrysanthemum Boreale Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin ConditioningPollen Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitol, PEG-100 Stearate, Raffinose, Synthetic Beeswax, Polyacrylate-13, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Palmitic Acid, Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Dextrin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Myristic Acid, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Arachidic Acid, Propanediol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lauric Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Oleic Acid, Tocopherol, Choleth-24, Honey Extract, Chrysanthemum Boreale Flower Extract, Propolis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Phenethyl Alcohol, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
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 is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentylene 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
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Missha Bee Pollen Renew Cream 74 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Missha Bee Pollen Renew Cream 74 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
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)
