A 47-YEAR-OLD woman was amazed when a budget-friendly serum visibly reduced the size of the pores on her face.
She said upgrading to a pricier version of the beauty product gave her even more impressive results.
She raved about the key ingredient that transformed her skin in a post on Reddit’s 30 Plus Skincare forum.
She shared a photo of her face before and after to show the dramatic reduction in the size of her pores.
“Years ago I started taking a vitamin with niacinamide and noticed my pores shrinking,” she said, writing under the handle Envenome.
“Then I took The Ordinary’s niacinamide and noticed an almost immediate effect making my pores shrink even more.
“Then I decided to upgrade to the more expensive version from Paula’s choice and have noticed an even more difference.”
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum costs $6, while Paula’s Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment is $55 at Sephora.
The Redditor revealed she also “tames” her acne by doing micro-needling and spironolactone at home once a month.
“I use Dr. Pen’s device,” she said. “Sanitize everything and look at YouTube videos online for directions.
“I trust myself more than someone else doing it to me. I don’t go too deep though, just 1 mm.
“My skin always looks so refreshed days after I do this.”
She said topical niacinamide combined with the at-home treatments has “shrunk” her pores.
She recommended using 20% niacinamide each morning after cleansing and then waiting up to 15 minutes before applying moisturizer and sunscreen.
The beauty enthusiast added that the miraculous ingredient can also be used at night before retinol but said she hasn’t done it in a while.
Many people were amazed by her before and after photos and vowed to try niacinamide on their own skin.
Over 1 million Sephora customers have liked The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum.
According to the brand, it reduces the appearance of blemishes and “regulates” sebum activity.
One shopper said they were “obsessed” with the product after seeing their “bumpy skin texture” become smoother, while another said it gave their dull skin a healthy glow.
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum, $6, Sephora
Paula’s Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment, $55, Sephora
Paula’s Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment has also been highly rated.
The brand recommends applying a few drops of the serum twice daily to “minimize stretched pores.”
“I absolutely love this product, stopped using it for a year and I definitely saw my skin drastically change,” one customer said.
“Finally went back to it and it helps me maintain a clear complexion.
“I use it every day, once in the morning and once at bedtime and I wake up with glowy skin.
“The price is a tad high but it is definitely worth it.”
Another fan of the serum was wowed by how quickly it transformed their skin.
“Only product that eliminates breakouts along the hairline (sensitive skin response to hair products) and shrinks enlarged pores on nose overnight,” they said.
