The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Starville Facial Cleanser Gel

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Starville Facial Cleanser Gel

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

This oil-based cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.

Serum
Face Cleanser
3.09 · 392 reviews
1.00 · 1 review
Canadian Canada
Egyptian Egypt

What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

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

Sulfur

Antiseborrhoeic
3 / 0 Helps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation Icon

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant
Oil IconEssential Oil IconFragrance IconAntioxidant IconHelps fight Acne IconGood for Oily Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis Icon

Lauryl Glucoside

Cleansing

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Skin Texture IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Skin Conditioning
3 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness Icon

Sulfur, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lauryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Reviews

3.09
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What people say
Great Value 33% Irritating 29% Works Well 28%
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Overall rating
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What people say
Broke Me Out 100% Doesn't Work 100% Irritating 100%

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