Can you use The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% with The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%?
Yes
Their key actives have no known conflict.
Based on 1 active-ingredient pairing, listed below.
How to use them
- Apply the thinner, more watery product first, then the thicker one.
- Finish with moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.
Every active pairing checked
| Actives | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Niacinamide + Vitamin C | Yes | Yes. Vitamin C and niacinamide can be used together. |
What's in each product
Key actives
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Actives read from the published ingredient list (as transcribed on INCIDecoder). Formulas change; check your bottle.
Key actives
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Actives read from the published ingredient list (as transcribed on INCIDecoder). Formulas change; check your bottle.
Sources
- Pullar JM, Carr AC, Vissers MCM. The roles of vitamin C in skin health. Nutrients. 2017;9(8):866.
- Al-Niaimi F, Chiam NYZ. Topical vitamin C and the skin: mechanisms of action and clinical applications. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017;10(7):14-17.
- Bissett DL, et al. Niacinamide: a B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearance. Dermatol Surg. 2005;31(7 Pt 2):860-865.
DM
Reviewed by the Does It Mix editorial team
Last reviewed . Product verdicts combine our ingredient-pair verdicts for each product's key actives. We are not affiliated with these brands. Methodology.