Compare Products: Niacinamide Oil Control Serum vs SuperSolutions 20% Niacinamide Serum
Who It's Designed For
- 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
- Very oily skin seeking maximum oil control
- Stubborn enlarged pores unresponsive to lower niacinamide concentrations
- Users who have tolerated 10-15% niacinamide and want to increase strength
- Budget-conscious users wanting clinical-strength actives
- Those seeking exfoliating effects (20% niacinamide has mild exfoliating properties)
Key Ingredients
Niacinamide (10%), Hyaluronic Acid (1%)
Niacinamide (20%), Zinc PCA (0.5%), Squalane (3%)
Product Composition
43% similarity (12 ingredients in common)
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User Feedback Patterns
Multiple users note this formula does not ball up under other products or makeup, unlike some competing niacinamide serums.
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.
The squeeze bottle with press-down cap makes it difficult to control how much product dispenses. Some users report buildup around the opening.
Consistent feedback about reduced pore appearance within 2-4 weeks of daily use.
Users with very oily skin consistently report this as one of the most effective oil-control products they have tried. Many note all-day mattifying effect.
Despite the 20% concentration, most users report no irritation. However, patch testing is frequently mentioned as important for first-time users.
Users who found The Ordinary's 10% niacinamide too weak or pilling-prone often prefer this. The gel texture absorbs cleanly.
Some users report a white film if they apply too much. The brand addresses this: use less product and follow immediately with moisturizer.