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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Kylie Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Kylie Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate

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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Kylie Skin Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Niacinamide to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Niacinamide 10%

Pentylene Glycol

Zinc PCA 1%

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Xanthan Gum

Isoceteth-20

Ethoxydiglycol

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Glycerin

Propanediol

Oryza Sativa Bran Water

Niacinamide

Maltodextrin

Lecithin

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Tocopheryl Acetate

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil

Coenochloris Signiensis Extract

Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

Panthenol

Zea Mays Oil

Linolenic Acid

Cyclopentasiloxane

Raspberry Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters

Retinyl Palmitate

Linoleic Acid

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Cholecalciferol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Tetradecane

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Disodium EDTA

Hydroxypropyl Guar

Aminomethyl Propanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Lecithin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Panthenol, Zea Mays Oil, Linolenic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Raspberry Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Retinyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cholecalciferol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tetradecane, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.

And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.

You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.

In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.

If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.

In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).

Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.

Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.

The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
  4. 04As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
  5. 05It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
  6. 06A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
  7. 07Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
  8. 08Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
  9. 09Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
  10. 10Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
  11. 11This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
  12. 12On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
  13. 13One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too st…
  14. 14Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
  15. 15You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
  16. 16Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
  17. 17Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
  18. 18Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
  19. 19Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
  20. 20This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
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01When and How to Use Hyaluronic Acid in Your Routine

Products with hyaluronic acid can be used in the morning or at night (or both!). Applying the hydrating ingredient at night will restore your skin’s resilience while you sleep, and applying it in the morning will leave your skin feeling plump, hydrated and ready for makeup. Hyaluronic acid is great at providing topical hydration when it’s introduced into a balanced skincare routine. According to Dr. King, it’s important to pair your hyaluronic acid products with an emollient or occlusive moisturizer to lock in hydration.

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02How to Apply Face Serums

Skincare rules can get confusing, but when it comes to application the general rule of thumb is to pay attention to the product’s consistency. “Apply the lightest, thinnest product first and the heaviest, and more dense products last, since thinner products can’t penetrate thicker products,”says Dr. Lewis. After cleansing the face and following up with a toner, let the skin dry before using a serum. You can layer different serums on top of each other or opt for a product that has a precise mix of multiple hero ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

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