The OrdinaryserumpH 5.5 – 6.5 • $6.00 (30ml)

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

High-strength vitamin and mineral blemish formula that regulates sebum activity and minimizes pore appearance without drying the stratum corneum.

Obstetric SafetyPermitted & Safe

Based on ACOG and dermatological consensus, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% contains non-systemic epidermal actives considered compatible throughout pregnancy and lactation.

Always confirm with your OB-GYN.
Malassezia (Fungal Acne)✓ Fungal Acne Safe

Contains zero lipid esters or fatty acid chains that feed Malassezia yeast.

Safe for pityrosporum folliculitis? Yes
Viscosity Application OrderStep 3 of 7 • BOTH

Texture: Viscous Gel Serum. Apply strictly in order of thinnest water to thickest cream.

pH: 5.5 – 6.5
Formulation BalanceGentle & Hydrating

1 Actives • 10 Functional • 0 Watchlist

11 Total Ingredients

Layering Protocol: What NOT to Mix With This Bottle

Avoid Concurrent Application With:
  • ✕Pure L-Ascorbic Acid (if using high concentrations simultaneously)
Recommended Synergistic Pairings:
  • ✓Hyaluronic Acid
  • ✓Ceramide Creams
  • ✓Retinoids
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Full INCI Ingredient Declaration

Decoded using Miko's pharmacological database (11 ingredients detected).

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Purified Water (Aqua)(Aqua (Water))Base & Solvent

Deionized, ultra-purified solvent that serves as the delivery vehicle for hydrophilic actives and humectants.

neutralPore: 0/5
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)(Niacinamide)Active

Essential precursor to NAD+/NADP+ energy cofactors. Enhances skin lipid synthesis, decreases sebum excretion rate, and inhibits pigment transfer.

goodPore: 0/5
Glycol / Propanediol Solvent(Pentylene Glycol)Base & Solvent

Multifunctional diol that dissolves active ingredients, improves spreadability, and acts as a lightweight humectant.

neutralPore: 0/5
Zinc PCABase & Solvent

Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.

neutralPore: 0/5
Dimethyl IsosorbideBase & Solvent

Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.

neutralPore: 0/5
Tamarindus Indica Seed GumBase & Solvent

Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.

neutralPore: 0/5
Rheology Modifier / Gelling Agent(Xanthan Gum)Emulsifier & Texture

Synthetic or fermentation-derived thickener that gives serums and gels their characteristic slip and prevents formula separation.

neutralPore: 0/5
Isoceteth-20Base & Solvent

Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.

neutralPore: 0/5
EthoxydiglycolBase & Solvent

Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.

neutralPore: 0/5
Broad-Spectrum Preservative System(Phenoxyethanol)Preservative & Chelator

Essential preservation agent preventing dangerous Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, and mold growth in aqueous skincare formulations.

neutralPore: 0/5
ChlorphenesinBase & Solvent

Formulation ingredient (emollient, binder, or botanical solvent) standard in cosmetic formulations.

neutralPore: 0/5
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