Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% scores 6.3/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier
Humectant with antimicrobial properties
Sebum-regulating zinc compound
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% stand out
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is a decent serum with an overall score of 6.3/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc Pca — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
Key ingredients
- ✶Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Zinc Pca
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Dimethyl Isosorbide
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Ethoxydiglycol
Draws in moisture — #9 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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11 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture3
- Holds the formula together3
- Works on your skin2
- Keeps the product fresh2
- Other ingredient1