The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Dr.Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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 parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum 74 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum 74 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Alanyl Glutamine
HumectantPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Serine
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
PEG-100 Stearate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cedrol
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethoxy PEG-12 Retinamide
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Myristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Surfactin
CleansingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Ceteth-3
EmulsifyingCeteth-5
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Sorbitan Stearate, Alanyl Glutamine, PEG-40 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Serine, Stearic Acid, Silica, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, PEG-100 Stearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycosphingolipids, Glycine Soja Oil, Cedrol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 77891, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Ceramide NP, Trisodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Beta-Glucan, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Propolis Extract, Cholesterol, CI 77491, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Surfactin, Retinol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Phosphate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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When to use
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Red Pro-Retinol Serum 74 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)
