Niacinamide & Zinc Face Serum The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc PCA 1%

I didn't buy it here, but I'm satisfied with the effect - my pores cleared up and I had no more closed comedones. I recommend it.

I bought the serum on the Makeup website. Upon receiving it, I noticed that the manufacturing date was not indicated anywhere on the packaging (box). As for its effectiveness, I did not experience the amazing results that can be read about in the reviews, as everyone has different skin types and individual body characteristics. I did not particularly like using the serum because sometimes, upon application, it would turn into a white emulsion. It left a sticky film on the skin and almost always rolled off, especially after applying cream. I did not notice any significant differences when using it compared to not using it. To understand whether your product works or not, you just have to try it. But for me, this serum turned out to be not the product I would buy again.

I have been using this serum for almost a year and I like the results. It gives a natural glow to the face and evens out the skin tone. At the beginning of use, I had a breakout, but it was normal and now I can see the difference on my face when I don't use it. It is a basic essential in skincare.

I didn't buy it here, but from the very first use, I had a terrible reaction on my skin from this serum.

In 3.5 months of use, it did not whiten my post-acne marks, and I did not notice any improvement in reducing small breakouts either. Overall, my skin was already clear before using this product, but I was concerned about post-acne marks, oily skin, and small breakouts, and I did not see any improvements. However, when new breakouts occur, using it in combination with a peeling product from the same brand helps dry them out. I am glad that at least my skin did not worsen, as many people complained about that.

Skin 25+ oily, problematic. This serum suited me, it did not cause any new breakouts, it heals the old ones nicely, reduces sebum significantly, and evens out the complexion nicely.

My skin has never been prone to breakouts, only occasionally some isolated pimples would appear, but with this serum they go away faster. Moreover, with regular use, my skin has started producing much less oil and feels pleasant to the touch. I also use a bloody peeling, which has lightened black spots.

The pores have cleared. The pimples are healing faster. I use it overnight under my cream. I can see the effect. My skin is combination with mild acne on my cheeks and chin.

I did not buy it here because the product is never available. In general, I have post-acne and a few closed comedones on my cheeks. I bought this serum to lighten the post-acne marks and somehow extract the closed comedones on my cheeks. I read strange reviews everywhere, some people find it helpful while others don't. Personally, I really like the serum. I have been using it for 2 weeks, and for the first three days, it stung a little, probably because my skin was trying the serum for the first time. Overall, the serum really evens out the skin tone, reduces the visibility of acne marks, and thankfully, no new closed comedones appear, and the oily shine on my face is gone. I only have a couple of pimples, but for me, it's nothing compared to my papulopustular acne. Plus, niacinamide is supposed to extract them. I apply it at night after toner for 15 minutes, then apply moisturizer and go to sleep. In my opinion, the conclusion is: do not rely on reviews and do not expect the same results, everyone's skin is different and reacts differently. Be prepared that it may not work for you or it may be the opposite.

Cursed be the day when I bought this item. For almost a year, I struggled with acne using systemic retinoids, everything was fine and my skin was improving until I decided that it would be nice to minimize pores and even out my complexion. I bought this product for that purpose. And after that, hell broke loose... I started breaking out with pimples... I tried to continue using it, as I read that such a reaction is possible in the beginning, but after 2 months, it didn't get any better, only worse. I stopped using it, but the pimples didn't go away... I had to go to the doctor again and try medication to treat it.

Maybe it's just my skin, but I definitely don't recommend it. Be cautious before using it.

Good serum. It absorbs without leaving a film and is quite economical. I didn't buy it here.

Used for 2 weeks, started getting breakouts. Treated my skin, read reviews, decided to try it again, after 3 days started breaking out in the chin area. I don't know what to do. Maybe the serum initially has this effect, and then everything settles down...

A true salvation for oily skin! I didn't believe it was possible to soothe the skin and normalize sebum production, but it does! Of course, overall skincare is important, but now I can't go without it. I use it at night after cleansing and toning, then follow up with moisturizer.

The skin still gets oily as before. It foams when applied. After applying, the skin feels sticky and shiny. It peels under the cream. I won't buy it anymore because it's not worth the money.

"I used this product before and was thrilled. However, this time I am disappointed. There is no effect at all, and my skin started to become greasy. I will not buy it anymore, especially at this price. It's upsetting."

"Excellent serum, my face cleared up in just a week."

Magical remedy, any pimple disappears the next day! I love to pick at my face, but with this magical remedy, there is no trace of squeezing the next day. I apply it on the picked spots (sorry for the details) and simply on the area where there is a painful pimple that cannot be popped, it removes it!

I used it for 6 months, and I can say that it does nothing. The skin is the same as before using the serum. It is sticky and rolls under the cream, it is impossible to apply any cream on it. I do not recommend it.

10/10 excellent serum.

The serum is simply wonderful as a makeup base and has incredible sebum-regulating abilities. It did not even out the skin texture and the small pimples did not disappear. However, it was not bad for inflamed pimples, as I applied it locally and the effect was real.

For two years, I have been searching for a product that would help me get rid of sudden breakouts... I have tried Genosys, Cristina, Holy Land, Hada labo, Pixi, Estée Lauder, AHC... But in the end, this amazing serum with Niacinamide helped me! It doesn't clump, tighten, dry, stick, or make my skin oily. It simply does its job - preventing breakouts, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing of existing ones. Respect the area around your lips and eyes, as the product does contain acids ;) and you will be happy.

I am writing a review, maybe it will be helpful to someone. I didn't buy this serum here, I used Bielenda with niacinamide before. I was absolutely sure that my skin was already used to vitamin B3. I applied it quite generously at night, and in the morning I had burns around my lips and a lot of small pimples. I will give it a second chance, once everything clears up. But for the first application, it's definitely important to use just a drop, no more. 10% is still a high concentration.

Excellent product, noticeable results after the first use. If the skin is moisturized enough, the cream may not be necessary. The scent is light and pleasant, and the product dries quickly. I recommend it.

I will also write a review about the product, although I did not buy it here. At first, my entire face was covered in small pimples, I didn't understand why, it turned out to be the serum (I applied it in the morning and evening). Then I stopped using it for about 10 days until my face returned to normal. I advise those who had the same reaction to give the serum a second chance. The second time, I started using it carefully (a small drop on the entire face and only in the evening). There were no breakouts after that. I apply a cream with azelaic acid on top. It doesn't cause any irritation, my skin is in great condition, no new pimples, it slightly lightens and refreshes the face. I recommend it! Although, after the first use, I thought I would throw it away :) Good luck to everyone!

Excellent serum, I have been using it for about 2-3 weeks. It effectively lightens post-acne marks and reduces inflammation. I apply it at night and in the morning, and my skin becomes as soft as a baby's.

"Really helps with mild acne. It's just an indispensable thing for me! It's a pity that it has been out of stock for a long time, so I have to order it from other stores."

I have combination skin and I use all the steps of skincare - cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and sun protection. I believe it is important to emphasize this because no single product will work without a comprehensive approach. Before incorporating this serum into my skincare routine, my pores would quickly clog and regular inflammations would occur in my T-zone, and I couldn't figure out what the problem was. Today, I have been using this serum for a year and it has been the best year for my skin! It is worth noting that the serum works perfectly in combination with peels and on well-cleansed skin. No cosmetic product can remove blackheads on its own, but after thorough cleansing and regular use of the serum, my skin stays cleaner and well-maintained for a longer time, inflammations have disappeared, the skin tone has evened out, and the pores have become smaller. If a pimple pops up due to hormonal changes, it quickly dries out and the scar lightens. Now I can't imagine my skincare routine without this serum. I hope this review will be helpful to someone! (I didn't buy it here)

I really really liked the serum, I will repeat. According to the cosmetologist, the real effect will be visible after 2 months of regular use, but I noticed a noticeable effect after about three weeks. At the very beginning, after a week, strangely enough, I had breakouts, I read reviews from other girls, and it turns out many experienced the same thing. I took a risk and continued using it, and I'm so glad I did. It fulfills all the properties claimed by the manufacturer!

This product does nothing. It does not remove oiliness from the skin, does not lighten acne spots, and feels like liquid soap when applied to the face, sticky. I give it a 2 because it didn't cause any allergies or irritations, but it's a waste of money.

I don't know about the effect yet, but the jar arrived not completely full. Maybe it's supposed to be like that, but it made me suspicious.

I buy it for the second time. Excellent serum.

Very good product that made my skin better. I didn't buy it here, but I want to leave a review.
I started seeing results after 2-3 weeks of daily use (once a day). When I first applied it, small pustules appeared, which disappointed me at first, but I continued using it because they say that such a reaction is possible and everything will be fine later.
The T-zone still gets oily, but not as intensely, which is already good in my opinion.
There are no major breakouts, sometimes a couple of small pimples may appear, but with a comprehensive skincare routine, everything goes away.
I want to praise it for this: the serum healed my skin's protective barrier. For half a year, I suffered from a reaction to absolutely all products (even water) in the form of red spots and dots around my eyes, mouth, and cheeks. I started using the serum, it lasted for about 4 months, and I see that my skin has become healthier and hardly reacts to anything. Plus, my complexion has a healthy color and it moisturizes well. If you choose a comprehensive skincare routine, you can achieve very good skin.

Good serum - overnight significantly reduces breakouts and does not dry out the skin, on the contrary, the skin feels rested and moisturized. I have tried many products from The Ordinary, but only this one has remained in my cosmetics bag.

The most effective product out of all that I have used. It's my salvation from acne. I'm 35 years old, with oily skin and constant breakouts. I apply it at night, it doesn't mattify the skin, but the most important thing is that this serum really works and doesn't dry out the skin like acid-based products.

The skin in the morning is like a baby's)

Very unpleasant thing to use, but seems effective. It helped me get rid of pimples on my cheeks for a short period. Applying BB, CC, or any foundation on this serum is very difficult, everything rolls off. Even after discontinuing, it sometimes still causes breakouts. Probably won't buy it again.

I really liked the serum, it truly mattifies the skin and dries out pimples. It absorbs quickly. And what I also like is that it practically has no scent at all. A special thanks to Makeup for your work! You are the best as always!

It works! It dries and reduces inflammation.

I have been using it for several months, every morning. My skin is not as oily, the cream itself is not enough. Whether it's because of SPF or everything together, my skin looks like it has a good tone and finally, I don't have to cover up my post-acne. When I started using it, I had a few breakouts, but I heard that it shows that it's working. I recommend it.

The main problem with my skin is post-acne, oily T-zone, blackheads on my nose and chin, occasional comedones, and a sensitive area on my cheeks (closer to the neck). After two months of daily use, I noticed a reduction in sebum and slight lightening in problem areas.

Will I buy it again? It's hard to say for now, but I was expecting more effective results from it.

I really love niacinamide as an ingredient, and this serum in particular. It works well for inflammation on oily skin.

When using this serum, very severe inflammations occurred.

I had terrible breakouts, and this is the only thing that saved me. Dermatologists were powerless, but I saw results literally on the second day. It dried out existing pimples and prevented new ones from appearing. It also minimized pores and reduced oiliness on my face. I simply pray for this serum. One thing though, I didn't buy it here. The first bottle worked amazingly, but the second one from a different website had no effect at all, and my skin got worse again. I struggled with it for two weeks, then bought it again from the first website, and everything was great again. I don't know if they are counterfeiting it or if it's a quality issue, but for those who didn't like it, maybe you were unlucky with your bottle too, because this serum is pure magic outside of Hogwarts.

Great product! It dries out pimples very gently. If you have a habit of squeezing inflammations and then blaming yourself for making it worse, definitely get this product. It will dry, heal, and cleanse!

The product is very effective, it really evens out the skin tone and reduces breakouts! I use it in combination with the cream of the same brand!

I bought the serum on another website. I didn't believe in this miracle product, but I was wrong... I have been using it for a month now and it works wonders. I have combination skin with breakouts, pimples, flakiness, and irritation. My skin looks completely different, and even my husband noticed that my skin has improved. I am extremely happy that I found a product that suits me. I was worried that the serum would cause more flakiness on certain areas of my face, but everything is great. It is not sticky, odorless, easy to apply, and lasts a long time. I recommend it.

The bottle lasted me approximately 3 weeks. I used it in the morning and evening along with other products from the same manufacturer: peeling, toner, moisturizing cream.

The skin quickly absorbs the serum, it's great to apply, but...

But I didn't see any significant effect: there were no more breakouts, but it didn't really decrease either.

I will try it again later, but for now, it's just okay.

In my opinion, it's better to try Effaclar Duo.

My first review was at the beginning of June. It's been almost 5 months of use. I can give an objective review of how it works on my oily skin. The product is a 3 out of 5.

- It doesn't mattify. It doesn't regulate oil production. There is no reduction in sebum secretion.

- After applying, it leaves a sticky film (for those who might say I'm not applying it correctly, I am). The product leaves a sticky film. If covered with foundation, it's not as sticky but still shiny. And it's not the praised "healthy glow of the skin."

+ The product actually does a good job of reducing inflammation, if there is any.

I rarely write reviews, but I can't resist here! This serum exceeded my expectations. I have very oily skin, but with the use of this product, I noticed improvements. Throughout the day, my face shines not from greasiness, but from an even tone. I apply moisturizer on top of the serum, and my skin looks great! I highly recommend it!

Great thing. At first, for about five days, there was no effect, there were even more breakouts. But then, miracle happened, all the subcutaneous residents of my face disappeared, my face became smooth and even. I really liked it. However, the price on the website is way too high.