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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
anti-aging
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
By skinconcern
large pores
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
pigmentation
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
#2: NIACINAMIDE
0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: 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 small areas of the skin).
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 |