Compare Products: NAD+ Peptide Boosting Cream vs Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

EQQUALBERRY

NAD+ Peptide Boosting Cream

Mid-range
$25.99 / 50ml — $0.52/ml
The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

Budget10%
$6 / 30ml — $0.20/ml

Who It's Designed For

EQQUALBERRY
  • Those seeking a cream-format anti-aging moisturizer with peptides
  • Users who want to pair with the NAD+ serum for a complete routine
  • Sensitive skin types looking for fragrance-free firming cream
  • People interested in NAD+ based skincare
  • Those who prefer a richer texture than the serum version
The Ordinary
  • Oily and combination skin seeking oil control
  • Those who want a no-frills, high-potency niacinamide serum
  • Budget-conscious skincare users
  • People targeting enlarged pores and textural irregularities
  • Users building ingredient-focused routines

Key Ingredients

EQQUALBERRY

5% NAD+, 13 Peptide Complex, Phyto-Mucin, Ceramides, Pomegranate Fruit Juice

The Ordinary

Niacinamide (10%), Zinc PCA (1%)

Product Composition

8% similarity (4 ingredients in common)

Shared Ingredients
waterniacinamidexanthan gum2
Only in EQQUALBERRY (37)
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Only in The Ordinary (7)
pentylene glycolzinc pcadimethyl isosorbidetamarindus indica seed gumethoxydiglycolphenoxyethanolchlorphenesin

User Feedback Patterns

EQQUALBERRY
Good companion to the serum

Users who purchase the NAD+ set report that the cream adds needed richness after the watery serum.

Newer product, limited reviews

Launched more recently than the serum. Review volume is still building across platforms.

The Ordinary
Holy grail for oily skin

Many users with oily skin report significant oil control and fewer breakouts. High repurchase rate in this demographic.

Pilling under other products

Commonly reported issue. Users recommend applying to damp skin or mixing with a hydrating serum to improve layering.

Tacky texture

The formula can feel sticky, especially if too much is applied. Most users adapt application technique over time.

Purging or breakouts

Some users report initial breakouts. Unclear whether this is purging, sensitivity, or coincidence. Most who push through report improvement.

Value for money

Almost universally praised for price-to-performance ratio. Common comment: 'can't believe this costs $6.'

Which Should You Buy?

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum offers great value at a lower price point. EQQUALBERRY NAD+ Peptide Boosting Cream may be worth the premium if you want 5% NAD+.

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