The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum

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...

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 incredible improvement in regards to my acne and skin tone evenness. This is a good serum to start with. No, you don’t need 10% strength (2%-5% works well) and for some that 10% can be irritating. However most people can handle 10% just fine so it’s not something many need worry about. The formulation isn’t elegant and sometimes it gets frothy or pills when you try to rub this in— BUT this is $6! You can’t really beat The Ordinary’s prices, and for some people $6 is all they can afford to spend on skincare so this is a good affordable option.
If you already have effective products with niacinamide in your routine, you do not need to add this in because it won’t really do anything for you. But if you’re just washing your face with something like dish soap then of course this will make an incredible difference. You’ll probably move on from it eventually, but it’s an effective place to start. Wishing everyone the best on their skincare journey. <3

(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...

(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 allergic reaction as I'm sure it works for many others.

This irritated my skin really badly stinging, redness, burning, etc this is probably due to the unnecessarily high concentration of niacinamide. Many studies show you only really need between 2-5% of niacinamide to be effective...

This irritated my skin really badly stinging, redness, burning, etc this is probably due to the unnecessarily high concentration of niacinamide. Many studies show you only really need between 2-5% of niacinamide to be effective definitely not worth the risk if you have sensitive skin there's much better alternatives out there. It's good value for money but I still wouldn't recommend it.

wasnt completely sure about the niacinamide it contains, especially since it doesnt include the percentage and didnt want to irritate my skin as im not sure how my skin is with niacinamide but its super calming and reduces my acne and FA...

wasnt completely sure about the niacinamide it contains, especially since it doesnt include the percentage and didnt want to irritate my skin as im not sure how my skin is with niacinamide but its super calming and reduces my acne and FA breakouts so i absolutely love this serum💞💞

It actually reduced my redness however it caused me a bunch of blackheads (it never happened before)Honestly I think my skin is very sensitive to a lot of extracts. Skin is different for everyone, it may not work for me but if your main...

It actually reduced my redness however it caused me a bunch of blackheads (it never happened before)Honestly I think my skin is very sensitive to a lot of extracts. Skin is different for everyone, it may not work for me but if your main problem is redness this serum is an essential so don’t be scared. Good luck :)

I love it! I recommend it to people with acne oily prone skin. The tea tree slows down the excess sebum and reduces inflammation. I used to have so much acne but using this consistently has reduced and now as I’m writing this stopped it....

I love it! I recommend it to people with acne oily prone skin. The tea tree slows down the excess sebum and reduces inflammation. I used to have so much acne but using this consistently has reduced and now as I’m writing this stopped it. If there are pimples appearing it, they are not as big and heals faster. But make sure to use consistently as there’s no miracle. Great serum can’t go wrong! 5/5

If people are curious, I also have the IUNIK Centella gel which is a set with the serum and it’s perfect. Very lightweight. I think it’s good for all seasons (for some it might be a bit too lightweight for winters). I also noticed that some of my blemishes fading. I like both!