Compare Products: SuperSolutions 20% Niacinamide Serum vs Just Breathe Clarifying Serum
Who It's Designed For
- 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)
- 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 (20%), Zinc PCA (0.5%), Squalane (3%)
Niacinamide, Willow Bark Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Salicylic Acid
Product Composition
37% similarity (10 ingredients in common)
Only in The Inkey List (5)▾
Only in Versed (12)▾
User Feedback Patterns
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.
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.