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NATURIUM Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% for acne-prone skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for acne-prone skin; a few serums fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Highly suitable for your combination skin, as niacinamide and zinc PCA effectively target inflammation and regulate oil production, addressing your concerns with acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The inclusion of sodium hyaluronate provides additional hydration, supporting overall skin health without compromising your acne-prone nature.
  • The formulation is safe for your skin, with no risk of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
  • Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 12.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly effective for oily and acne-prone skin, with users frequently reporting minimized pores, controlled oil production, and smoother skin texture. Some users, particularly those with sensitive skin, experience irritation, stinging, or breakouts due to the high concentration of niacinamide. A small number of users also noted a sticky residue or saw no visible results.

Highlights

  • Controls oil Mostly Mentioned
    • “great at controlling sebum production”
    • “controls the oiliness”
    • “reduces oiliness”
  • Lightweight, absorbs fast Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs really fast”
    • “lightweight and absorbs quickly”
    • “not sticky or heavy on the skin”
  • Minimizes pores Often Mentioned
    • “pores look more minimized on and around my nose”
    • “pores look smaller which is really nice”
    • “visually refine the complexion”
  • Smooths texture Often Mentioned
    • “skin definitely looks more smooth”
    • “texture of this serum is really silky”
    • “smooths appearance of fine lines”
  • Brightens tone Sometimes Noted
    • “acne scars have lightened”
    • “helps to brighten my skin”
    • “even out skin tone”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “broke me out so bad”
    • “caused breakouts for my skin”
    • “bumps are going away”
  • Too strong Sometimes Noted
    • “too strong for my sensitive skin”
    • “high concentration... cause irritation”
    • “harsh for some people's skin”
  • Causes irritation Rarely Noted
    • “stinging and itching”
    • “burning sensation”
    • “reaction to it”
  • No results Rarely Noted
    • “haven't seen any improvement”
    • “don't necessarily see the difference”
    • “didn't do anything for me”
  • Sticky residue Rarely Noted
    • “left such a sticky layer”
    • “sticky residue”
    • “tacky finish”

Sources: lovi.care, naturium.com, target.com, ulta.com, influenster.com, skinsort.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% a great fit for acne-prone skin?

This serum is a great fit because niacinamide and zinc PCA help calm redness and keep extra oil under control, which tackles breakouts. At the same time, sodium hyaluronate adds gentle moisture without clogging pores, and the formula has soothing ingredients that keep irritation very unlikely.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide and zinc PCA make this serum a great fit for acne-prone skin because they help calm redness and keep extra oil under control. Sodium Hyaluronate adds gentle moisture without clogging pores, while soothing ingredients keep your skin comfortable and safe from irritation.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

What does Niacinamide do for acne-prone skin?

Niacinamide helps acne-prone skin by reducing both inflamed and uninflamed breakouts and calming redness. It is also very helpful for keeping oily skin balanced by cutting down on excess oil production, and it is well tolerated by most people.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Cureus, 2024

What does Zinc PCA do for acne-prone skin?

Zinc PCA helps calm acne-prone skin by fighting bacteria and keeping oily shine under control. This ingredient is generally well tolerated and may reduce breakouts when used as part of your regular routine.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2013

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This serum goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, which keeps things simple and safe around sun exposure.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to calm your skin and control oil, then following with your retinol once it absorbs. This combination is unlikely to cause irritation because the formula lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

How often should I use this serum?

This treatment is applied in the evening as part of your nighttime routine. It helps calm your skin and control oil production without causing irritation.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it helps control oil and calm inflammation, though a few reviewers have found it too strong. Its soothing ingredients also make irritation unlikely, keeping your skin safe and clear.

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Antioxidants, 2021

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical nicotinamide plus an antibacterial adhesive agent and zinc-pyrrolidone carboxylic acid combined with adapalene significantly reduced noninflammatory acne lesions by the second week of therapy compared to placebo with adapalene in patients with moderate acne vulgaris.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.

    Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
  • Topical treatment of nicotinamide, alone or in combination with other active ingredients, reduces the progression of skin aging and hyperpigmentation in clinical trials while being well tolerated.

    Antioxidants, 2021
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • Zinc PCA inhibits UVA-induced matrix metalloproteinase-1 production through suppressed AP-1 activation and enhances type I collagen synthesis by increasing SVCT2 mRNA expression in cultured normal human dermal fibroblasts.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001

Ingredients

Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Zinc Pca, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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