The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule

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

This acne ampoule is formulated around Centella Asiatica Extract and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water to clear breakouts and calm redness.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

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

Centella Asiatica Extract 55%

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 9.4%

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

Methyl Gluceth-20

Dipropylene Glycol

Glycereth-26

1,2-Hexanediol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Propanediol

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Disodium EDTA

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract 55%, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water 9.4%, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

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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.

Pentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:

Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.

On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.

Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.

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!

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