The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum, Reduces the Appearance of Skin Blemishes and Congestion, 60ml

The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is a high-strength oil-control serum pairing 10% niacinamide with 1% zinc PCA: it targets the appearance of enlarged pores, blemishes, and congestion, in a lightweight, vegan, cruelty-free formula from Deciem.

Why it made the list

It earned its place because it's a high-strength 10% niacinamide formula paired with zinc PCA from Deciem's The Ordinary, aimed at oil control, blemishes and congestion.

It's one of the most reviewed serums in its category on this listing with over 9,000 ratings and a 4.2-star average, with the large majority being 5-star, many buyers report brighter, smoother-looking skin with consistent use, with some noting visibly reduced pore appearance and fewer blemishes within weeks, the lightweight, fast-absorbing texture layers well under moisturizer and makeup without feeling greasy, and the formula is free of alcohol, gluten, nuts, oil, silicone, parabens and sulfates, and is marketed as vegan and cruelty-free.

Best suited for

• Buyers with oily, combination or normal skin looking to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and blemish-prone congestion
• Buyers wanting a widely reviewed, accessible entry point into niacinamide serums from an established skincare brand
• Buyers comfortable checking packaging on arrival and doing a patch test before regular use, given some mixed feedback on this listing