Compare Products: B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum vs Just Breathe Clarifying Serum
Ingredient Analysis
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum is an antioxidant-rich serum designed for aging and inflammation concerns, with a wide range of botanical actives. Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum is a targeted pore and oil-control formula with salicylic acid and zinc. The better pick depends on your primary skin goal.
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum layers resveratrol, stabilized curcumin, gallic acid derivatives, and EGCG glucoside. Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum has caffeine and licorice root but fewer dedicated antioxidants.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum combines salicylic acid, zinc gluconate, and willow bark extract. This trio directly targets excess sebum and clogged pores. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum has no comparable actives.
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum includes sodium hyaluronate and panthenol alongside glycerin. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum has betaine and glycerin but no hyaluronic acid.
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum contains fragrance and a penetration enhancer that may amplify irritation. Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum is fragrance-free and relies on well-tolerated preservatives.
Asiaticoside and madecassoside are well-established calming actives. Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum has panthenol and ammonium glycyrrhizate but lacks centella-class ingredients.
- •No concentrations are disclosed for either product, so relative potency of shared ingredients like niacinamide cannot be compared.
- •Salicylic acid in Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum may be at or below the 0.5-2% effective range; actual pH also affects its efficacy, both are unknown.
- •Dimethyl Isosorbide in Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum enhances penetration of all co-formulated ingredients, which could increase both benefits and irritation risk.
- •Many botanical extracts in Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum appear late in the list, suggesting they may be present at low, possibly sub-active concentrations.
- •Resveratrol stability in water-based formulas is a known challenge; effectiveness depends on packaging and formulation pH, both undisclosed.
- •Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum contains fragrance, which is a common sensitizer. This is inferred as a risk factor, not a confirmed reaction.
Analysis generated from both INCI lists using Claude. Ingredient order indicates relative concentration; exact percentages are usually undisclosed.
Who It's Designed For
- Those seeking an antioxidant-rich niacinamide treatment
- Users who want botanical anti-inflammatory ingredients alongside niacinamide
- People addressing post-acne dark spots and uneven tone
- Those who prefer prestige skincare with complex formulations
- Users comfortable with light synthetic fragrance
- Oily and acne-prone skin seeking pore decongestion
- Those wanting clean beauty at drugstore prices
- Users looking for gentler BHA delivery via willow bark
- People who want oil control without high niacinamide concentrations
- Skincare beginners seeking an accessible clarifying serum
Key Ingredients
Niacinamide (10%), Brightenyl (Diglucosyl Gallic Acid), Trans-Resveratrol, EGCG (Green Tea), Centella Asiatica
Niacinamide, Willow Bark Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Salicylic Acid
Product Composition
8% similarity (4 ingredients in common)
Only in Sunday Riley (30)▾
Only in Versed (18)▾
User Feedback Patterns
Users frequently praise the lightweight, watery texture that absorbs quickly without stickiness. Layers well under other products and makeup.
Consistent reports of improved radiance and brighter complexion with regular use, though dark spot fading varies by individual.
Oily skin users report reduced shine and less sebum production throughout the day.
Some users note the dropper packaging can cause product to dry and crust around the lid. Others have reported the product arriving discolored.
Mixed opinions on value. Some feel the botanical complex justifies the premium; others find it overpriced compared to budget niacinamide options.
Users with oily skin frequently report reduced shine and fewer breakouts with consistent use.
Many users note calmer, less blotchy skin. Popular among those with rosacea-adjacent concerns.
Praised for watery, fast-absorbing texture. Some note it dries slightly tacky.
Some users see clearing; others report breakouts or no change. Individual response varies significantly.
Some sensitive skin users report irritation or breakouts, possibly from salicylic acid or willow bark.
Which Should You Buy?
Versed Just Breathe Clarifying Serum offers great value at a lower price point. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum may be worth the premium if you want Niacinamide (10%).
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