Somethinc 5% Niacinamide Barrier Serum Versus Skin Hero Niacinamide 10% + Green Tea Anti Acne Serum
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Somethinc 5% Niacinamide Barrier Serum 29 ingredients
Skin Hero Niacinamide 10% + Green Tea Anti Acne Serum 6 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Somethinc 5% Niacinamide Barrier Serum 29 ingredients
Skin Hero Niacinamide 10% + Green Tea Anti Acne Serum 6 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water 48%
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide 5%
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium PCA
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Octanediol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Algae Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water 48%, Glycerin, Niacinamide 5%, Water, Methylpropanediol, Sodium PCA, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc PCA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Allantoin, Caffeine, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about NiacinamideWater. 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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Somethinc 5% Niacinamide Barrier Serum 29 ingredients
Skin Hero Niacinamide 10% + Green Tea Anti Acne Serum 6 ingredients
Reviews
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Somethinc 5% Niacinamide Barrier Serum 29 ingredients
Skin Hero Niacinamide 10% + Green Tea Anti Acne Serum 6 ingredients
I wanted to try a higher percentage because I had great results from +ful’s 5% niacinamide serum, and I wanted to see if my more stubborn dark spots and small bumps could be tackled by a higher concentration. I wanted to find a 10% niacinamide serum with good ingredients, and I stumbled upon Skin Hero’s.
I’m so glad I gave this a try! I started by using it just at night, and I spaced it out by Show more
