Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

3.1
11ingredients
SerumThe Ordinary

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

This serum from The Ordinary lists 11 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis found no commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants in the INCI list — though no formula is universally safe. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

No commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants were detected in the listed ingredients — though no formula is universally safe.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Acne fightingGood for oily skinRedness reducingScar healingAnti-agingHydratingBrighteningReduces irritationReduces large poresDark spotsBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 2
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

11

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide 10%, pentylene glycol, zinc pca 1%, dimethyl isosorbide, tamarindus indica seed gum, xanthan gum, isoceteth-20, ethoxydiglycol, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%'s listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%'s listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

No commonly-flagged allergens or irritants were detected in Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, which is encouraging for reactive skin — but "no known flags" isn't the same as "safe for everyone." Patch test before full use, and check it against your own allergen profile on AllerNote.