The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum 1 oz

Control excess oil, visibly minimise pores, and reveal smoother brighter skin with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, one of the most popular balancing serums in modern skincare. Powered by a high strength concentration of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Zinc PCA, this lightweight water based serum is specially formulated to target visible shine, enlarged pores, uneven texture, blemishes, congestion, and dullness while supporting a healthier stronger skin barrier.

Designed especially for oily, combination, and blemish prone skin types, this advanced daily serum helps regulate excess sebum production without stripping the skin of essential moisture. Unlike many harsh acne focused treatments that can leave skin dry or irritated, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% helps balance the complexion while improving smoothness, radiance, and overall skin clarity over time.

The formula combines 10% pure Niacinamide with 1% Zinc PCA to help visibly reduce congestion, improve uneven tone, refine texture, and strengthen skin barrier integrity. Niacinamide is widely recognised for its multitasking skincare benefits including helping reduce the appearance of pores, improving dullness, softening fine lines, supporting hydration, and fading post blemish marks. Zinc PCA helps control excess oil while supporting clearer healthier looking skin.

Its silky lightweight texture absorbs quickly into the skin without heaviness, greasiness, or sticky residue, making it ideal for layering under moisturiser, sunscreen, or makeup. Many users love how refreshed, balanced, and smoother their skin feels after consistent use, while long term users often report reduced shine, clearer pores, fewer breakouts, and visibly improved skin texture and brightness.

Whether used as a daily oil control serum, pore refining treatment, blemish balancing formula, or brightening skincare essential, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% helps deliver clearer, smoother, healthier looking skin with continued use.

Key Benefits

• Helps regulate excess oil production
• Minimises the appearance of enlarged pores
• Supports brighter more radiant skin
• Helps improve uneven skin texture
• Supports stronger healthier skin barrier
• Helps reduce congestion and blemishes
• Improves skin smoothness and clarity
• Lightweight non greasy water based formula
• Layers easily with other skincare products
• Suitable for daily morning and evening use

Why You’ll Love It

Unlike many heavy acne treatments that can leave skin feeling dry or uncomfortable, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% balances the complexion while still supporting hydration and barrier health.

Beauty editors, skincare enthusiasts, and dermatology focused skincare communities frequently praise this serum for helping visibly reduce shine, improve skin texture, and create a clearer healthier looking complexion without irritation or heaviness.

Many users especially love how quickly the serum absorbs into the skin and how well it works underneath makeup and sunscreen. With continued use, users often notice smoother texture, reduced pore visibility, brighter tone, and improved balance in oily or acne prone skin.

Its minimalist formulation, affordable pricing, and visible balancing effects have made it one of The Ordinary’s most iconic bestselling skincare products worldwide.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients Include:

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
• Zinc PCA
• Glycerin
• Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
• Pentylene Glycol
• Citric Acid
• Isoceteth 20

These ingredients work together to balance oil production, improve texture, support barrier health, brighten dullness, and help reduce visible congestion and enlarged pores.

How to Use

• Apply a few drops to clean dry skin
• Use morning and evening
• Apply before heavier creams or oils
• Gently pat across face and neck
• Follow with moisturiser and sunscreen during daytime
• Avoid using directly with pure Vitamin C products in the same routine
• Use daily for best results

Who Is It Suitable For?

• Oily skin
• Combination skin
• Acne prone skin
• Enlarged pores
• Uneven texture
• Excess facial shine
• Post blemish marks
• People seeking smoother brighter skin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% do?

It helps regulate excess oil, minimise the appearance of pores, improve texture, brighten skin, and support a healthier stronger skin barrier.

Is it suitable for acne prone skin?

Yes, the formula is especially popular for blemish prone and oily skin because it helps balance sebum production and reduce congestion.

Can it help reduce pores?

Niacinamide may help visibly reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and improve overall skin smoothness with consistent use.

Can this serum be used every day?

Yes, it is designed for daily use both morning and evening.

Can it be layered with other skincare products?

Yes, it layers well with moisturisers, hydrating serums, sunscreen, and many treatment products. However, it is generally recommended to avoid using it in the same routine as pure Vitamin C formulas.

How long does it take to see results?

Many users report smoother brighter skin within one week, while continued use may help improve pore visibility, oil balance, and skin clarity over time.