The OrdinaryThe Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Brightening & Smoothing Serum for Blemish-Prone Skin, 30ml

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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is a 30ml water-based serum described as brightening and smoothing for blemish-prone skin. It is among the most widely recognised niacinamide serums globally, and its simple two-ingredient focus makes it easy to fit into most routines.

Few skincare products are as recognisable as The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%. The label is plain, the claims are modest and the formula focuses on two named ingredients. The title describes it as a brightening and smoothing serum for blemish-prone skin, sold in a 30ml bottle. It has become a reference point that many other niacinamide serums are compared against, which makes it a useful benchmark even if you eventually choose another brand.

Niacinamide at 10% is used to help the skin look more even and less shiny, to support the barrier and to soften the appearance of pores and blemishes. Zinc at 1% is commonly included in products for oily skin because of its association with balancing the look of sebum. Together they make a practical serum for people with oily or combination skin who get occasional breakouts.

The texture is a light, slightly tacky serum. A common tip is to use only a few drops, because too much can pill under moisturiser or sunscreen. Let it absorb for a minute before the next step. In hot Indian weather, oily skin may find this serum plus a light gel moisturiser and sunscreen is all they need in the morning.

A minority of users experience flushing or tingling with 10% niacinamide. If that happens, apply it every other day, or mix a drop into your moisturiser for the first couple of weeks. People with very sensitive skin might start with a lower-strength niacinamide product instead. As always, patch test before using it across your face.

Compared with local niacinamide serums, this one is often slightly pricier but well documented, with plenty of public guidance from the brand on layering. Compared with vitamin C, niacinamide is generally more stable and easier to store. It does not exfoliate, so if clogged pores are the main concern, a salicylic acid product may still be needed.

It was listed around ₹600 at the time of writing, which matched the MRP. Check the listing to confirm the seller is authorised and that the product is within its expiry. If breakouts are severe, painful or persistent, a dermatologist can recommend treatment alongside a simple serum like this.

• Niacinamide 10% with Zinc 1%
• 30ml bottle
• Described as brightening and smoothing
• Made for blemish-prone skin
• Simple, focused two-ingredient positioning
• Non-exfoliating, so easy to pair with most routines

Who it suits

• Oily and combination skin
• Blemish-prone skin with visible pores
• People wanting a simple, well-known niacinamide serum
• Both morning and evening routines

How to use

1. Patch test for 24 to 48 hours.
2. Cleanse your face and pat dry.
3. Apply 2 to 3 drops over the face, avoiding the eye area.
4. Let it absorb fully to reduce pilling.
5. Follow with moisturiser and, in the morning, sunscreen.
6. Use once or twice daily; reduce if you notice flushing.