The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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One of the most overhyped and also one of the most genuinely useful products TikTok discovered. Niacinamide at 10% visibly reduces pore size, fades post-acne marks, and controls sebum production. The catch: it takes 8–12 weeks of daily use to see real results. Patience is required. At $8, the cost per result is unbeatable.
Oily skin, large pores, post-acne hyperpigmentation (the flat discolored spots left after pimples heal), uneven skin tone. Also effective as a supporting ingredient for anti-aging when paired with a retinol.
Apply to clean, dry skin before moisturizer. 2-3 drops covers the full face. Use once daily to start — some skin types experience niacin flush (temporary redness/tingling) at full concentration. If that happens, mix a drop with your moisturizer until your skin adjusts. Can be used AM or PM.
Do NOT combine with Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the same routine step — they can interact and reduce each other's effectiveness. Apply at different times or use separate AM/PM routines. High concentration niacinamide can temporarily worsen breakouts in the first 2 weeks before improving. Give it 30 days before judging.
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