Serum comparison
Minimalist Vitamin C 10% Face Serum vs The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Both score the same 100% on our pore-clog scan. Both are fungal-acne safe.
| Minimalist Vitamin C 10% Face Serum | The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 100% | 100% |
| Pore-clogging | Acne-safe | Acne-safe |
| Fungal acne | Fungal-acne safe | Fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 2 / 22 | 2 / 11 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in Minimalist Vitamin C 10% Face Serum
No extra flagged ingredients compared with the other product.
Only in The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
No extra flagged ingredients compared with the other product.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, Minimalist Vitamin C 10% Face Serum or The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%?
Both score the same 100% on our pore-clog scan. Both are fungal-acne safe.
Do Minimalist Vitamin C 10% Face Serum and The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% have similar ingredients?
They have very different formulas.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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