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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Fourth Ray Beauty Good Mood Gel Moisturizer

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General Moisturizer
Canadian Brand Canada
American Brand United States

Updated on March 04, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Good Mood Gel Moisturizer

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Masking

PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient

Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Grandis Peel Extract

Astringent
Fragrance Icon

Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract

Astringent

Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Emulsion Stabilising
Fragrance Icon

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Emollient

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract

Cleansing
Fragrance Icon

Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract

Masking

Glycine Soja Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mentha Viridis Extract

Masking

Cananga Odorata Flower Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Quartz

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Trisodium EDTA

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Lauryl Glucoside

Cleansing

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

CI 14700

Cosmetic Colorant
2 / 1

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

15,809 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
94% use every day
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7 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 235 ratings
Great Value (53) Irritating (48) Broke Me Out (47)
Clover's avatar

Clover

1 year ago
Review

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

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AshN.

1 year ago
Review

(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

#great value
#broke me out
#irritating
#no scent

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