The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus pHat 5.5 Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones 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
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
pHat 5.5 Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
pHat 5.5 Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Emulsifying Wax Nf
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Oat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningFrog Fat Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantTapioca Starch
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract, Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Dimethyl Sulfone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Oat Amino Acids, Frog Fat Extract, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment, Adenosine Triphosphate, Riboflavin, Tapioca Starch, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
pHat 5.5 Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream 34 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)
