Revolution Skincare London, 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc Serum, Tackles Blemishes, Minimises Pore Appearance, Face Serum, 30 ml

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For me, this is the truest claim! After just a couple of days, I was able to see quite a noticeable difference. The majority of my pores are concentrated on my cheeks, nose and a bit on the center of my forehead. After a couple of days I started seeing my pores shrinking and the texture of my skin was greatly improving.

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Zinc Oxide helps to calm and soothe whilst reducing the appearance of active blemishes, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) helps to prevent congestion whilst balancing your natural sebum levels, and Allantoin helps to prevent skin irritation and future breakouts. Now, let’s get started with the review of this Skin Blemish & Pore Refining Serum – 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc by Revolution Skincare! SHAKE WELL before applying directly onto affected areas with clean fingertips. Use every evening. Do not apply anything on top such as moisturiser or night cream. Only use when necessary on active blemishes. Do not apply to eye or lip area. The product in itself worked well and, for the price, I can’t really be mad at it. I think that the bittersweet experience was caused by me expecting something different out of it.

Welcome to the long-awaited comprehensive guide to The Ordinary vs Revolution Skincare! It has to be said, both lines of products appear to be incredibly similar on first glance, so you may well be wondering which brand is actually best. This product claims to be a pore refining serum that helps reduce the look of blemishes (and pores). Also, the formulations is perfect for oily, congested and, obviously, blemish-prone skin. Since there are a couple of claims about this serum, I am going to break them down while describing my experience. Beauty battling breakouts? Meet your next overnight skincare remedy with the Overnight Blemish Lotion. Niacinamide can be easily integrated into any routine as it is compatible with lots of other powerful ingredients – it works great with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), retinol, ceramides, peptides, hyaluronic acid and salicylic acids. You should be able to start seeing results within 2–4 weeks. I have used this for about a week now, and my skin has gotten quite a bit worse with acne. Particularly I have lots small inflamed spots which have come up, and these are very painful to touch although small.

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Niacinamide is the most versatile ingredient in skincare. It can do everything. I’m not exaggerating. Studies show that Niacinamide: Please note that in the first weeks of adjusting a treatment, a worsening of acne may be observed, including the appearance of small pustules. This reaction is normal, it is the accelerated elimination of microcysts that were forming in the skin." As the name of The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% suggests, this solution is formulated with the weaker vitamin C derivative, ascorbyl glucoside, at a dosage of 12%. Although it’s not as effective as l-ascorbic acid, it does have its benefits. It’s much more stable than l-ascorbic acid which means you don’t have to worry as much about it going rancid. It’s also more easily tolerated because your skin must convert it to l-ascorbic acid before it can use it. That means that if you have sensitive skin or haven’t been able to tolerate l-ascorbic acids in the past, this could be the solution for you! You’ll take additional reassurance knowing that just like the other The Ordinary products we’ve discussed, this solution is alcohol-, oil-, and fragrance-free, as well as vegan and cruelty-free. Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3, and is an absolute powerhouse of an ingredient. It can (and should!) be added to your skincare routine if you are looking to improve hydration, reduce the appearance of blemishes, or even out the skin's complexion. Furthermore, preliminary research has shown that Niacinamide can aid in the production of collagen, thus also helping to treat fine lines and wrinkles. As I mentioned before, I already had a good experience with the same formula but of a different brand: TheOrdinary. I couldn’t help but notice a few differences not only in performance, but also the consistency of both products.