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The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

ExcellentPregnancy-safeSerumFrom Canada

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum is a serum with 11 ingredients. It has no ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy. Common allergens: niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
  • niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.

These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.

How we flag ingredients

What does it do?

A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.

Based on its ingredients, it's made to:

  • Evens out skin tone

    Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.

    From Niacinamide (no. 2)

  • Controls oil and shine

    Helps absorb or balance oil, for a less shiny look.

    From Niacinamide (no. 2), Zinc PCA (no. 4)

Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.

Is The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum Pregnancy-safe. None of its ingredients are on our list of ingredients commonly avoided or limited in pregnancy: retinoids, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, arbutin, the chemical sunscreen filters oxybenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octocrylene, and avobenzone, and clary sage or rosemary oil. This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum contains niacinamide, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.

Is it OK for kids and teens?

Kids (ages 3–11)

Gentle for kids

No ingredients we flag for children: no anti-aging actives, strong acids, fragrance, or essential oils.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Teen-friendly

No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.

Helps with acne: Niacinamide.

General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens

What are the ingredients in The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum?

11 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  • Niacinamide no. 2 on the label

    Sensitive skin: niacinamide.

10 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow

Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.

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