What the community says
Pros
- High dose niacinamide (10%) touted for reducing sebum and minimizing pores over time
- Widely used as an affordable, accessible serum for managing post-acne hyperpigmentation
- Contains zinc which may help control acne and balance oil production
Cons
- 10% concentration often triggers irritation, redness, and breakouts especially in sensitive, rosacea-prone, or damaged barrier skin
- Formulation can be sticky and may pill under makeup or heavy moisturizers
- Some users experience worsening of existing acne or rosacea flare-ups making it a hit-or-miss depending on individual sensitivity
Product details
Key Ingredients
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/SkincareAddictionMentioned
17.7k pts · 255 comments
“I have found The Ordinary's Niacinamide works reaaally well when I'm about to have a breakout, just sort of reduces sebum production and stops it in its tracks.”
“It's suuper inexpensive, and is fairly nonirritating.”
“It's good to let your skin adjust between new treatments though to see what really works and what doesn't.”
r/30PlusSkinCareMentioned
7.1k pts · 317 comments
“At night I cleanse my face again, moisturise then use the daily doser from skin and me which contains Retinol and niacinamide.”
“contains Retinol and niacinamide”
“daily doser from skin and me which contains Retinol and niacinamide”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
4.1k pts · 323 comments
“I now use the Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide in the AM”
“maybe a niacinamide serum for discoloration”
“I now use the Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide in the AM”
“started using the Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide and Cerave lotion.”
“maybe a niacinamide serum for discoloration.”
r/30PlusSkinCareMentioned
4k pts · 201 comments
“It weirdly didn’t bring up tret! It was very stuck on niacinamide though”
“...and now we’re all very loudly using niacinamide like it’s a personality trait.”
r/tretinoinIn routine
3.4k pts · 267 comments
“my formula is compounded with 1% clyndamyacin and 4% niacinamide.”
“Previous to that I dropped all actives(except niacinamide,skin loves it)”
“I’m so sorry. So my formula is compounded with 1% clyndamyacin and 4% niacinamide.”