The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Clean Skin Club Vitamin C Brightening Booster
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Clean Skin Club Vitamin C Brightening Booster 26 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Clean Skin Club Vitamin C Brightening Booster 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytonadione Epoxide
AstringentCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Cholecalciferol
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingGlucose
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aroma
Water, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Calcium Gluconate, Phospholipids, Phytonadione Epoxide, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Glucose, Potassium Sorbate, Aroma
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!
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Clean Skin Club Vitamin C Brightening Booster 26 ingredients
Reviews
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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
(Tried Jan 2021) This was actually the product that made me realize that my skin does not mix with Niacinamide (especially at high concentrations because I can usually tolerate it at %4/less or when it isn't a primary ingredient). I tested it on my wrist and a small patch on my cheek to check, and I had hives in both areas. I wouldn't want to give this a poor rating solely on the account of my Show more
