Monuskin Revitalising Moisturiser Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Monuskin Revitalising Moisturiser 32 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Monuskin Revitalising Moisturiser 32 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tricaprylyl Citrate
EmollientCetyl Esters
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceteareth-30
CleansingDiazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Ethylparaben
Preservative
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Sodium Propylparaben
Preservative
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCitral
Perfuming
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sambucus Nigra Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Tricaprylyl Citrate, Cetyl Esters, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Ceteareth-30, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Panthenol, Citronellol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Ethylparaben, Benzophenone-3, Sodium Propylparaben, Geraniol, Linalool, Sorbitol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citral, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Extract, Limonene, Methylparaben
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!
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Monuskin Revitalising Moisturiser 32 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Monuskin Revitalising Moisturiser 32 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
