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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc versus Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc .

Published on September 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, silicones or sulfates

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Serum Malaysian Brand Malaysia

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.

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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

Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

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

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 2.

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 3.

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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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Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 4.

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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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Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.

Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 8.

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 11.

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 15.

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

59% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Ruruberry 10% Niacinamide + Zinc 17 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
AnisyaKhan_521's avatar

AnisyaKhan_521

12 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

I actually used the 5% Niacinamide + Zinc but it's unavailable here.Itcontrols my oiliness and also help with brightening my acne scars which is a...

I actually used the 5% Niacinamide + Zinc but it's unavailable here.Itcontrols my oiliness and also help with brightening my acne scars which is a PAIN.Its also very gentle(for me)especially because I'm a beginner with Niacinamide

Ruruberry 5% Niacinamide + Zinc 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352's avatar

JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352

5 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

My dark pigmented acne scars and blemishes reduced by 75% after two weeks of use! The bottle is good quality and the quantity is 30ml for such a...

My dark pigmented acne scars and blemishes reduced by 75% after two weeks of use! The bottle is good quality and the quantity is 30ml for such a cheap price. I'm a beginner and this is really nice, I'll try their 10% niacinamide after this bottle. Ps way better than skintific

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