The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus OXX Cosmetics Watermelon Mini Skin Kit Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus OXX Cosmetics Watermelon Mini Skin Kit Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid

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

This hydrating treatment is formulated around Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and brighten dull-looking skin.

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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

Glycereth-26

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

Carbomer

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Benzyl Alcohol

Polyacrylamide

Betaine

Parfum

Caprylyl Glycol

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Tocopherol

Laureth-7

Sodium Hydroxide

Disodium EDTA

Benzyl Benzoate

Limonene

CI 16035

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ethylhexylglycerin

CI 19140

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Coco-Glucoside

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Sodium Chloride

Acrylates Copolymer

Sodium Benzoate

Citric Acid

Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Benzyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Betaine, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Tocopherol, Laureth-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, CI 16035, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, CI 19140, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid

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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.

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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!

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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