Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% vs Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum — Ingredient Comparison

Naturium

Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%

Serum · 16 ingredients

Naturium's Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% is formulated with pure 12% niacinamide and 2% zinc PCA, and is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark spots, pores, plus fine lines and wrinkles.*

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Peace Out

Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum

Serum · 36 ingredients

Cancel breakouts in 24 hours! Featuring 2% Salicylic Acid, Peace Out's Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum helps eliminate & prevent acne blemishes. The lightweight formula contains Niacinamide & Vitamin C to reduce the look of post-breakout discoloration & Zinc to help minimize excess oil.

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At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Vegan

Cruelty-free

Price

$16.99

$19.01 less

$36

Key ingredients

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Zinc PCA

Controls oil and calms blemish-prone skin.

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Centella

Calms inflammation and speeds barrier recovery.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Zinc PCA

Controls oil and calms blemish-prone skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Lavandula Hybrida Grosso Herb Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Antioxidant