
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Description
- vegan and cruelty-free facial treatment that contains niacinamide.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates.
- it does contain fragrances.
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Directions
Apply to entire face morning and evening before heavier creams.
Ingredient List (11)
Water β’ Niacinamide β’ Pentylene Glycol β’ Zinc PCA β’ Dimethyl Isosorbide β’ Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum β’ Xanthan Gum β’ Isoceteth-20 β’ Ethoxydiglycol β’ Phenoxyethanol β’ Chlorphenesin
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols π

Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons π

Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates π

Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens π

Oil Free
This product is free of oils π

Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients π

Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs π

Eu Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens π

Vegan
This product is vegan π

Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free π
Ingredient Details
Here's a breakdown of the benefits, notable ingredients, and drawbacks that we found with The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Ingredients Explained
This product contains 11 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
Water is the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. It often makes up the largest portion of a product, and is thus typically found at (or near) the top of an ingredients list.
In most cases, the purpose of water within an ingredient list is to act as a solvent - this means it's there to help dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
Water also happens to be necessary for all life on Earth. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!





AKA Vitamin B3. Niacinamide is gaining popularity for its multiple benefits in skincare. It is used as an acne treatment, dark-spot fader, helps strengthen the skinβs natural barrier, and has been shown to aid in wrinkle smoothing.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it, and also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product.
This ingredient also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Zinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid.
It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.
Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!
We don't have a description for Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum.
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.

Germicidal, antimicrobial, and aromatic. Often used as a perfume fixative, antiseptic, or preserving agent in pharmaceutical products.
Alternate name: 2-Phenoxyethanol