The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Ingredients (Explained)

Ingredient List (11)

1 Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent
2 Niacinamide Smoothing
3 Pentylene Glycol Skin Conditioning, Solvent
4 Zinc PCA Humectant, Skin Conditioning
5 Dimethyl Isosorbide Solvent
6 Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum Emulsion Stabilising
7 Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
8 Isoceteth 20 Emulsifying
9 Ethoxydiglycol Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
10 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
11 Chlorphenesin Antimicrobial, Preservative

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Ingredient Explanations

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Necessary for all life on Earth. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated! Alternate names: Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Also known as: Aqua, Eau, Purified Water, Aqua / Water

Niacinamide

What it does: Smoothing

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 skin’s natural barrier, and has been shown to aid in wrinkle smoothing. Alternate name: 3-Pyridinecarboxamide

Pentylene Glycol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene Glycol has microbial properties, conditions the skin, and is used as a solvent. It can be derived from beet sugar but is commonly produced as a synthetic version. Alternate name: 1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Zinc PCA

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Proline, 5-oxo-, zinc salt

Dimethyl Isosorbide

What it does: Solvent

1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum is the gum obtained from the seeds of the Tamarind, Tamarindus indica L., Leguminosae

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Helps prevent ingredients from separating and helps to add thickness. Can be made by fermenting simple sugars.

Isoceteth 20

What it does: Emulsifying

Alcohols, C16-branched, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

Ethoxydiglycol

What it does: Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent

2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

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

Chlorphenesin

What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

A type of alcohol used for preservation. It is most effective against bacteria and fungi. Alternate names: 1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Reviews

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CharlotteDay_808

Skin Type: Combination

Concerns: Acne, Redness, Oiliness, Pores

2 months ago

It hydrates my skin and I feel it gives it a glow. Definitely has helped with hyperpigmentation from acne scars for me. Can feel it bit sticky straight after application but it passes.

Jacob

Skin Type: Dry

Concerns: Acne, Redness, Dryness

7 months ago

Really helps my skin!

I've been using this product for nearly two years now, and it has really done wonders for my skin!

I apply it in the evenings, just before moisturizing. I find that it really helps reduce redness and PIH.

The zinc in the product helps reduce acne as well, I've found.

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