The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus BOH Bio Heal Vitamin Hyaluronic Gel Cream
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . 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, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
BOH Bio Heal Vitamin Hyaluronic Gel Cream 55 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
BOH Bio Heal Vitamin Hyaluronic Gel Cream 55 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-11
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingInositol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-16 Alcohols, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysilicone-11, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Palmitic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Panthenol, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Inositol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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!
Learn more about WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideIngredient Ratings
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
BOH Bio Heal Vitamin Hyaluronic Gel Cream 55 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
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
I've repurchased this so many times and tried different niacinamide serums but this one is my fav. It improves my hormonal acne so much and controls sebum production. Also, when I had the worst fungal acne flare-up ever, this and the lactic acid 5% SAVED ME. It burned a lot but now I don't have any bumps whatsoever. It won't work immediately so consistency is key. (I have combo-oily skin)
