Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
The multi-tasking B3 vitamin that does almost everything right. Near the top of the list — present at a meaningful level. Research supports 2–5% for barrier support, 5–10% for oil control.
The most effective and affordable humectant in skincare. Near the top of the list — present at a meaningful level.
A sebum-regulating zinc salt that tackles oiliness and acne without drying the skin. Near the top of the list — present at a meaningful level. Research supports 1–5%.
After toning, before moisturiser.
Ingredients above 1% must be listed in order of weight; below that they can be listed in any order. Phenoxyethanol sits at #10 and is used at well under 1%, so roughly everything after it is present in small amounts.
For people who've used The Ordinary 10% niacinamide successfully and want a step up. Same active class, better formulation, only marginally more expensive.
We recognised 13 of 16 ingredients, including the ones near the top of the list where concentration is highest. Ingredient list taken from the brand's own product page and checked on 2026-09-04. Formulations change — check the pack if it matters.
See all 16 ingredients (13 recognised)
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