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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 Serum Exfoliating Concentrate
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 Serum Exfoliating Concentrate This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. This brightening serum is formulated
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus La Roche-Posay Glycolic B5 Serum Exfoliating Concentrate
This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
This brightening serum is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Tranexamic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and refine skin texture.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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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
Alcohol Denat.
Glycolic Acid
Propylene Glycol
Potassium Hydroxide
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Tranexamic Acid
Kojic Acid
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Panthenol
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA
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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.
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!