PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS
By skin type
oily skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
#4: ZINC PCA
0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
combination skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
#4: ZINC PCA
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
dry skin
1
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
1 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#4: ZINC PCA
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
💡 PRO-TIP 4: Dry skin is usually also dehydrated. Keep this in mind for your skincare routine.
By skinconcern
dehydrated skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
#3: PENTYLENE GLYCOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
acne prone skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
sensitive skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
#4: ZINC PCA
0 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
anti-aging
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
By skinconcern
large pores
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
pigmentation
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: The efficiency of a product is not only affected by single ingredients but also by the product formulation. The only way to find out more about the product formulation is by reading product reviews (or using the product).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list since they make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 3: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on parts of the skin). Pay also attention to the recommendations for use of the manufacturer.
COMEDOGENICITY & RISK RATING
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FULL INGREDIENT LIST
👉 The product The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% contains 11 ingredients in total.
👉 The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.
👉 It doesn't contain moderate to high comedogenic ingredients. Comedogenic ingredients are often believed to clog pores. But attention: This is not always true, since several factors - such as the product formulation (= how the product is 'cooked') - have to be considered as well. So pay attention to product reviews if your skin is acne-prone!
👉 Based on the safety rating of the organization CIR, the product The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% doesn't contain unsafe ingredients.
👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Aqua, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
👉 The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% contains following superstar ingredients:
∙ Niacinamide
| Ingredient | Comedogenic | Risk | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1. AQUA | keine Daten | keine Daten | SOLVENT |
2. NIACINAMIDE | keine Daten | Safe as used | SMOOTHING |
3. PENTYLENE GLYCOL | keine Daten | Safe as used | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT |