Deciem The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% - Reviews | MakeupAlley (2025)

This product went viral so I thought I'd try it. It's pretty basic, not anything special. Feels moisturising on the skin and perfect as a daily use product.

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

I’ve been using The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% for a while, and overall, it has worked wonders for my skin. Although the texture is a bit slimy and can feel lumpy when applying, the results...

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown

Although it’s only 30ml, the lightweight oil formulation allows me to generously cover my entire face (which is on the larger side) with just 1 drop. As I become more concerned with blemishes and...

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack

This dried me out and irritated me beyond belief, luckily the effect didn't last long but I'm too put off to continue use.

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack

This stuff is extremely drying on skin. I threw it away because it was too irritating. It might be OK for some people to use on individual targeted blemish spots, but not all over the face. With...

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown

Using this as an all-over serum didn't do anything for me, not for pores and not for oiliness. BUT... when spot applying on acne, it's been my go-to for years, always helping to flatten and calm...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

After trying other brands’ niacinamide/zinc solutions I had high expectations to this product. I have not been impressed unfortunately, as my skin is not happy with the gel form of this. I have...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

The texture was the biggest let down for me, bit too sticky. I would only use it in the evening, as it would be hard applying other products over this serum in the morning.Also, couldn't see any...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

This product was just to sticky and I had issues with pilling so was hard to layer, I think in general though niacinimide causes pilling cause I’ve tried a few now, if anyone has any suggested...

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

Has no scent - good. Over time lessens the darkness of scars and dark spots, but it takes time, this is not overnight product. I love that it comes in glass bottle, such a nice not too heavy...

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

I used this product for a few years, applying it every other morning in rotation with TO's Ascorbyl Glucoside 12% formulation. While it didn't make a huge difference in my skin, it definitely...

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

I'm in the process of doing a split face test of the La Mer Treatment Lotion, side by side with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% with Zinc, starting 2 weeks ago. Spoiler alert: it's FANTASTIC. Read on...

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairSilver, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

I like most of The Ordinary products I've used, but this made me break out. Won't be buying this again.

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue

Burnt my skin

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

First impression, based on just a few uses, several weeks apart: this product is VERY drying for me, but IF I moisturize heavily to correct for that, it improves my skin's appearance with a subtle...

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

i love this brand, but absolutely hate the serum. my skin got very irritated and my dermatologist explained it is too high percentage of the niacinamide- it should be up to 5%.I will stick to...

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

I bought this as a skincare newbie and jumped straight into applying it religiously every morning. I had used niacinamide before, I just didn't have a routine and it was just an ingredient in a...

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel

I wanted to love it but not everything works for everyone. It made my dryer than it already is

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen

I’m on my third bottle. I began using this as part of a kit from The Ordinary which I bought at Ulta. The kit included Squalane cleanser, salicylic acid mask, and the HA moisture balm. The...

Age44-55

SkinOther, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

This is my favorite serum of all time! When I finished the bottle and ran out, I didn’t repurchase it for a month (due to lockdown) and my skin was not happy. It started breaking out and shortly...

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen