The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

Balance oil, brighten skin, and refine texture with this best-selling daily serum.

Say goodbye to excess shine and uneven skin texture with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, a water-based, non-comedogenic serum designed to visibly refine pores, balance sebum production, and boost overall radiance.

Powered by 10% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and 1% Zinc PCA, this formula targets blemishes, enlarged pores, dark spots, and dullness without stripping the skin or causing dryness. Ideal for oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin types, it helps restore clarity and smoothness while strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier.

Key Benefits

✔️ Minimizes the appearance of pores
✔️ Reduces excess oil and shine
✔️ Visibly brightens and evens skin tone
✔️ Refines texture and smooths rough patches
✔️ Strengthens and supports skin barrier

Best For

• Skin Types: Oily, Combination, Normal, Dry
• Concerns:
  • Oiliness & Shine
  • Large pores
  • Dark spots & uneven tone
  • Texture irregularities

Hero Ingredients

• Niacinamide (10%)
  A multi-functional active that visibly improves tone, reduces dullness, and addresses signs of congestion.
• Zinc PCA (1%)
  Helps regulate sebum production and calms skin, supporting a clearer, healthier complexion.

How to Use

• When: Morning and/or evening after cleansing and toning.
• How: Apply a few drops to the entire face before heavier serums and moisturizers.
• Tips:
  • Avoid using with topical vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) in the same routine.
  • Patch test before first use.
  • Follow with a broad-spectrum SPF during the day.

Free From

 Parabens
 Sulfates (SLS & SLES)
 Fragrance
 Alcohol
 Gluten
 Mineral Oil
 Animal-derived ingredients

Why You'll Love It

A cult-favorite for a reason, this serum delivers fast, visible results—from oil control to pore refinement—making it a staple in skincare routines for clearer, more radiant skin.

Clearer skin starts here—get ready to glow, not shine.