The Ordinary · Serum
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
An effective budget oil-control and pore serum, though the isoceteth-forward vehicle can pill or feel sticky under other products for some users.
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AyandaH
Started slow because I react to almost everything, but this has been fine, even used daily now.
2026/04/21
Michelle_Kimberley
Every time I try to switch to something else I end up coming back to this.
2026/08/09
VusiT_Bloem
Used an imported version of something similar before, and this local one performs just as well.
2026/08/27