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Sk-II GenOptics Aura Essence Serum Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Serum
Serum
Japanese Brand Japan
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both serums. They have a total of 0 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 oils or sulfates

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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GenOptics Aura Essence Serum

When to use

31 Routines
58% use in am
42% use in pm
77% use every day
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48% use in am
52% use in pm
94% use every day
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Expensive 100% Works Well 100%
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