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The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Exfoliator
Serum
Canadian Brand Canada
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, 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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Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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When to use

759 Routines
15% use in am
85% use in pm
59% use every day
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16,431 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
94% use every day
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Reviews

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Works Well 100% Absorbs Well 67% Great Value 67%
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Great Value 29% Broke Me Out 25% Irritating 25%