


The Ordinary
Dupe of Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster ($53).See the comparison →−93%
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Niacinamide serum · 30 ml
$5.40

Description
Water-based serum with 10% niacinamide and 1% zinc PCA for blemish-prone, oily skin. 1 fl oz.
Key ingredients
- Niacinamide
- Zinc PCA
Compared with the original
−93%per oz
Cost per fl oz
Paula's Choice$78.37 / fl oz
The Ordinary$5.32 / fl oz
- Size
- 20 ml
- 30 ml
- Key ingredients
- Niacinamide, Acetyl glucosamine, Ascorbyl glucoside
- Niacinamide, Zinc PCA
What matches
Same active at the same strength: 10% niacinamide, second on both lists right after water, in a thin serum for pores, oil and uneven tone.
What the dupe does worse
Paula's Choice adds acetyl glucosamine, a vitamin C derivative and licorice for brightening, while The Ordinary adds 1% zinc PCA for oil control and can pill under silicone-heavy products.
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