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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Pore-Refining and Anti-Aging Face Serum
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Pore-Refining and Anti-Aging Face Serum Detailed comparison of The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Pore-Refining and Anti-Aging Face Serum. This oil-control
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Pore-Refining and Anti-Aging Face Serum Detailed comparison of The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Pore-Refining and Anti-Aging Face Serum. This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. This pore-care serum is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid to refine the look of pores and soften the look of wrinkles. No concerns 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. Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid Glycolic Acid Diisopropyl Adipate Propylene Glycol Citric Acid PPG-26-Buteth-26 PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Sodium Hydroxide P-Anisic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Tetrasodium EDTA Polyquaternium-10 Water, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Diisopropyl Adipate, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, P-Anisic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-10 Be the first to review 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!