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Good For Pores
I bought this for oil control as my t zone was really oily during the summer.
It really helps make my pores appear smaller and I only noticed a fraction of the shine I was used to seeing midday.
The formula is easy to apply and absorbs quickly.
Reasonably priced for such a good product.
My naturopathic doctor recommended that I try using niacinamide to treat my cystic acne. This formulation contains zinc, which is great for promoting healing and clarity of skin. The serum comes in a dropper and is easy to apply without using too much. One bottle will go a LONG way. No burning, itchiness or dryness - just clearer and more vibrant skin!
Affordable product with good results!
This was my first The Ordinary purchase, having seen rave reviews on instagram I jumped in not really knowing what to expect.
The droppers are convenient and I feel they’re a bit more sanitary than other options. I have combination skin and I don’t get a lot of blemishes, but the oily part of my face is unmanageable at times.
When I first started using it I had two small pimples which cleared up way faster than normal. The oily parts of my face became more balanced and easy to manage.
At this price point I will definitely be including this in my routine.
Broke out...
I really wanted to love this product given some the reviews I had seen, the price point and what was inside as ingredients. Unfortunately, the product broke me out after just 2 uses (used them exclusively at night, as a thin layer). It also doesn't help that the founder/ Brandon has really drawn a negative spotlight on both himself and therefore his company in the recent months. Not that I am completely opposed, but definitely not a brand im jumping up and down to try.
Finnicky Formula
The formula of this is sticky and thick - not the most comfortable. The high concentration of B3 and zinc in this formula is what appears to mess with people's skin. I have used this and it has helped my skin, but also made it break out. I find that this works best mixed with something else - like the AG 12, or MAP, and more so as a spot treatment. If you don't struggle with acne or breakouts, you don't need this - and if you do, buyer beware. The price point is very nice, but the concentration might be too much.
Loved it but then...
First time buying this product last year in February. I used it everyday on my whole face from Feb '17 - Sept. 17' my face became brighter, acne scars were gone, took away oiliness, less breakouts... my face became clear. After I ran out of my first bottle, I ordered a new one which took almost a month to arrive, therefore, I stopped using for 1month and my face became super dry, itchy and red. When I received the new bottle, my face was still irritated and I had eczema flare-ups on my face. I would definitely recommend this to people with oily acne prone skin, not for those who have eczema as this will definitely dry out your skin with prolong use. But for other skin types, it's better to use this with a rich moisturizer to prevent your skin from drying. Really great cheap price and will last you a long time too.
Dana Masamra
I have used this product for around 6 months and for the first few months it was great. My pores were visably smaller and my skin’s texture was smoother, with less breakouts. But recently, my skin has been having allergic reactions of some type, with random red itchy rashes, but I never knew the cause of it. After stopping use of most of my skincare products, I realized that this was the reason I was having those rashes, and I don’t know why, maybe it’s because I have very sensitive skin. But it was overall a good product before the rashes began to appear.
Love it
I have recently discovered this product and I have been loving it! I use it day and night on my acne prone skin and it has not caused any dryness or irritation. And the best part is that my breakouts have been getting less frequent.
Good for acne-prone skin
I bought this because it was recommended to me as being good for acne-prone skin. Even though I am in my late 30s, I still break out and I hate it. So I decided to give this a try. I just went through my first bottle. My skin definitely experiences far fewer breakouts since using this product. They are not gone completely but they do not occur nearly as often and are less severe. And, it is cheap!
YASSSS!!!
This has been helping with the Salicylic Acid to get rid of blackheads and blemishes on my face. I use this only in the nighttime as I also use a vitamin C serum that I only use in the morning as they should not be combined. I have seen an improvement in my skin and would recommend trying it.
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