Compare Products: White Truffle First Spray Serum vs Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

The Inkey List

Niacinamide Oil Control Serum

Budget10%
$10.5 / 30ml — $0.35/ml

Who It's Designed For

d'Alba
  • Those who want hydration in a convenient spray format
  • Users looking for a mid-day refresh over makeup
  • People who enjoy a light fragrance in their skincare
  • K-beauty enthusiasts looking for a multi-step layering product
  • Those seeking a lightweight serum alternative to heavier essences
The Inkey List
  • Oily and combination skin seeking oil control
  • Acne-prone skin wanting to reduce blemishes
  • Enlarged pores and uneven texture
  • Those sensitive to zinc who want a niacinamide serum
  • Niacinamide beginners looking for a gentle entry point

Key Ingredients

d'Alba

White Truffle Extract (Tuber Magnatum, 1,740ppm), Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin

The Inkey List

Niacinamide (10%), Hyaluronic Acid (1%)

Product Composition

28% similarity (15 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
watermethylpropanediolglycerinniacinamidebutylene glycolpanthenolhydroxyethyl ureasodium hyaluronateallantoinsorbitan olivateethylhexylglycerindisodium edtasorbitan palmitatesorbitan olivateci 77891
Only in d'Alba (31)
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Only in The Inkey List (7)
phenoxyethanolphospholipidssqualanexanthan gumpolysorbate 60glycolipidsleuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate

User Feedback Patterns

d'Alba
Beloved for convenience

Users consistently praise the spray format for ease of use, especially for refreshing skin mid-day or setting makeup. The mist is fine and even.

Pleasant scent divides opinion

Many users enjoy the light floral scent. However, fragrance-sensitive users report irritation or prefer unscented alternatives.

Over 20 million bottles sold

The brand reports selling over 20 million units, making this one of the best-selling K-beauty mist products globally. The large user base reflects broad appeal.

Subtle results

Most users describe the effects as hydrating and refreshing rather than transformative. Those expecting dramatic brightening or anti-aging results may find it underwhelming.

The Inkey List
No pilling

Multiple users note this formula does not ball up under other products or makeup, unlike some competing niacinamide serums.

More hydrating than expected

Users with dry or combination skin report this feels more hydrating than pure niacinamide serums with zinc, likely due to the squalane, HA, and lack of zinc.

Packaging frustrations

The squeeze bottle with press-down cap makes it difficult to control how much product dispenses. Some users report buildup around the opening.

Visible pore improvement

Consistent feedback about reduced pore appearance within 2-4 weeks of daily use.

Which Should You Buy?

The Inkey List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum offers great value at a lower price point. d'Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum may be worth the premium if you want White Truffle Extract (Tuber Magnatum.

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