Serum comparison
Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum vs The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
For acne-prone skin, Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum scores higher (83% vs 67% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
| Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum | The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 83% | 67% |
| Pore-clogging | Acne-safe | Acne-safe |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 6 / 23 | 3 / 15 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum
- Lecithin: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
- Polysorbate 20: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum or The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA?
For acne-prone skin, Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum scores higher (83% vs 67% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
Do Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum and The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA have similar ingredients?
They share 2 recognised ingredients, including Water and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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