Does The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum help shrink or minimize pore size, especially around the nose and cheeks?
Niacinamide is an incredible skincare ingredient with many benefits for the skin so for this skincare product review, we use The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% for 30 days to see if this serum really minimizes pores.

Will facial pores be noticeably smaller before and after 30 days using this niacinamide serum?
Let’s take a look at what makes The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% so effective and why this is such a popular serum!
What skincare ingredients are used in The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%?
As the name suggests, the main active skincare ingredients found in The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum is Zinc PCA and Niacinamide, commonly known as Vitamin-B3.
These vitamins and minerals not only helps support skin structure, but they also play an important part in reducing dark skin pigments, boosting natural collagen production and is also an excellent antioxidant!

It’s easy to see why niacinamide is so widely used in skincare products and a favorite in many skincare routines so in our 30 day skincare product review, we’ll be focusing closely on if The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% can make a noticeable difference to the pore size.
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Does The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% minimize pore size?
For this The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% skincare product review, we use a relatively basic skincare routine to see how this serum really affects facial pores:
- AM/PM Skincare routine
- Wash skin using CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser.
- Apply The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.
Pretty simple, right?
Following this minimal skincare routine should help us clearly see how effective this niacinamide serum is for minimizing pore size and also, how quickly The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% can deliver noticeable results!
Will our before and after results show significant improvements?
Let’s find out!
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Does The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% make pore size smaller in 2 weeks?
One of the most common area where enlarged pores are especially noticeable are the cheeks and it seems that the pore size gets progressively larger as the skin ages.
So, we applied The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% to the cheeks and saw the following results after 2 weeks:


Right away, we notice the following changes to the skin’s appearance:
- Pores much less visible.
- Improved skin texture.
- Tighter and firmer skin.
It’s incredible seeing this much improvement, especially to the pores, in only 2 weeks of using The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.
Will a full 30 days of applying this niacinamide serum have a greater effect?
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Pore size before and after 30 days using The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.
Does The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% help minimize pores size and become less noticeable?
After 30 days of using this serum twice a day, we noticed the following before and after results to the pores:


It’s incredible seeing these changes from applying The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% in such a short amount of time, but what completely surprised us was seeing how rejuvenated the skin looked by the end of this review.
We can clearly see the improvements to the pores and this subtle difference really helps the skin appear much smoother and brighter.
These results are absolutely impressive and it’s easy to see why The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is constantly being praised and a popular addition to skincare routines!
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% skincare product review
Want to start using The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% in your own skincare routine?
Here’s a few things we noticed while reviewing this serum that might help you decide if this skincare product is right for you:
No, we didn’t notice any skin peeling or increased acne.
Surprisingly, this serum absorbs readily without leaving causing the skin to be sticky.
The serum itself is quite fluid and isn’t thick at all.
At the start of this review, we definitely noticed a slight stinging sensation so we had to decrease the amount used for a few days.
However, the irritation stopped and we continued to use a sufficient amount to cover the skin.
A 10% niacinamide concentration might be a bit much, so start slow!
We recommend using 1-3 drops in the beginning and slowly increasing over time.
This serum is completely neutral and does not have any overwhelming scents, which makes The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% an amazing option for those who are sensitive to fragrance in skincare products.

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Disclaimer
- This skincare product review is not sponsored and the featured product was purchased using our own funds.
- Remember, skincare products affects every skin differently and you may have varying results.
- We hope you’ll use our results to help make an informed decision when purchasing skincare products but this is not medical advice!
- Consult with your dermatologist for issues relating to the skin or questions about any skincare products.
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