The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Skin Republic Retinol 1% & Squalane 15% Serum

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Skin Republic Retinol 1% & Squalane 15% Serum

This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane and Retinyl Palmitate to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.

Serum
Serum
3.07 · 391 reviews
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South African South Africa

What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide 10%

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning
Good for Barrier Repair Icon

Zinc PCA 1%

Humectant
Zinc IconHelps fight Acne IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Emulsion Stabilising
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Isoceteth-20

Emulsifying

Ethoxydiglycol

Humectant
0 / 0

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient
Coconut Derived Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Coconut Derived IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Retinyl Palmitate 1%

Skin Conditioning
1-3 / 1-3 Retinoid IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate 1%

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Oil IconFragrance IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract

Bleaching

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Barrier Repair IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf/Stem Oil

Antioxidant
Oil IconAntioxidant Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate 1%, Tocopheryl Acetate 1%, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf/Stem Oil, BHT

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3.07
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