Our dermatology team advise you to persist with your treatment for longer to be able to see significant difference. Though both brands do offer other types of skincare products, let's be honest, we're all here for the serums. It's how DECIEM's The Ordinary made such a name for themselves over the years, and subsequently how Revolution has nabbed some of the spotlight. So let's dive straight in! 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. Truth be told, both formulas are very basic (that's how they keep their costs down). They more or less boil down to just the active ingredients (niacinamide and zinc PCA in this instance), plus an aqueous suspension for comfortable and easy delivery to the skin. Helps treat wrinkles:Preliminary research shows it canboost the production of skin-firming collagen.

Both formulas are very basic. That’s how they’re able to keep their prices so low. They give you one or two actives – those that really do the job – and nothing else. What’s The Texture Like? 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. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Keep out of eyes. If product gets into eyes, rinse well with water. Not recommended for use with topical prescriptions or sensitive skin. For external use only. 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.How to use: Shake well before use. Apply to a few drops to clean, dry skin. Use morning and evening for best results. Hi, I'm Gio! I’m a tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and author on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever - every day. 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. 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.

Now, let’s get started with the review of this Skin Blemish & Pore Refining Serum – 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc by Revolution Skincare! Hi, I'm Gio. I'm a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and writer on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever - every day. I bust skincare myths and debunk marketing jargon to help you figure out what's worth the splurge and what's best left on the shelf - using science, not hype. I also offer skincare consultations to help you create the best skincare routine for your unique needs. Niacinamide is the most versatile ingredient in skincare. It can do everything. I’m not exaggerating. Studies show that Niacinamide:Beauty battling breakouts? Meet your next overnight skincare remedy with the Overnight Blemish Lotion. At percentages greater than 5%, niacinamide has been shown to help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and prevent new discolouration from appearing.