PAULA'S CHOICE 20% NIACINAMIDE TREATMENT REVIEW| DR DRAY
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- #Dermatologist #DrDray reviews #Paulaschoice 20% Niacinamide treatment. Niacinamide can help reduce UV damage, redness, and hyperpigmentation.
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I’ve been using the pc 20% niacinamide and it’s brightened up my skin a lot. No irritation whatsoever and I have sensitive dark skin 🤷🏾♀️
I also have sensitive, dark skin and wanted something to help clear/even skin tone and also work to clear clogged pores as well as tighten them. Did you see any improvements in clogged pores and pore visibility?
@@vrintige try "The Ordinary" Niacinamide 10% + 1% zinc ifyou have an oily skin.
I agree, I’ve been using it too and I love how it’s brighten my skin, I have very fair normal to oily skin. It’s one of my favorite Paula’s Choice products.
I tried 10% niacinamide from the ordinary made me break out a lot
I am medium tan and this formula has transformed my skin. It’s amazing!!!!
I am just so "over" spending so much money on skincare, especially since watching this channel. I apply The Ordinary's niacinamide twice a day and my skin has never looked better. I honestly don't want to increase the potency of the active ingredients I am using because I am very happy with my current skincare products. Thanks for this informative video, Dr. Dray!
Patti 1962 💙
Patti 1962 - I also use The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide I recently purchased this bc I understand there is a synergistic relationship it has w retinol. It’s only been 2 weeks. I combine it with my LED facial mask (I know Dr Dray doesn’t think a lot of this); but let me tell you....I see REAL results. I also use prescription retinol (cream formulation, the gel is too irritating even for my oily skin). I manage the prescription retinol on how my skin reacts to it. I can tolerate it every day in the summer months, but have to scale back during winter. If I experience burning sensation when I apply toner, I skip the retinol. My age spots were fading just after 1 week of the niacin...B3 combined w the LED facial mask. Now, I’m on week 3, and my results are AMAZING! I DEFINITELY recommend both products. PS. Has anyone ever heard of infrared sauna? I want to try this. We can treat our entire body. There are 4 spas in my town that offer this. Comments please.
@@carolinemiller2211 What kind of LED facial mask do you use?
@@carolinemiller2211 Isn't it amazing product, and I get it from Ulta now. I used to have to buy it online from The Ordinary's website. I have "older" skin and have had great success with the Granactive Retinoid Emulsion 2% from TO. I hope you continue to see improvements in your skin!
@@carolinemiller2211 With certain far-InfraRed light there is EMF radiation. It has to be near InfraRed light.
I love that you read your comments and pay attention to what your subscribers ask about. Not many channels do this. With them you get what you get. With you I always walk away with knowledge and information I can use in my daily life. I appreciate that so much.
Yes I agree. Not too many actually read comments, even less replay to comments. So yes much appreciated.
Kimmarie D. I do my best to make content I enjoy making and you all want to watch
She’s so generous and extremely kind
Dr Dray That is because you are actually in tune with your subscribers and you treat them very well. Nobody here feels like a number instead of a person that counts. That means so much to everyone ❣️
I’ve been using the ordinary niacinamide with zinc serum for a few months and it definitely helps with pore size and texture of my skin! Thanks Dr. Dray for all you do for us! Have a great week! 🌹
Amy Alice happy Monday
Really speeded up my recovery time after overdoing my retin-a. Cleared up the redness in days rather the weeks it normally takes.
I agree....I was shocked at how well it works!!!
Does Dr Dray has review in Ordinary niacinamide with zinc serum ? I was looking into this product , I do have redness , sensitive and dry skin ! Lately more texture and some dark spots around eyes showing too !
Mladen Enchev I’m pretty sure she does. If you take a look at Wayne Goss’s channel he also does a review. I have combination skin myself, probably mostly oily, however, I over used retin-a (not for the first time) and the skin around my chin, corners of the mouth and around the nose dried right out and peeled off leaving big red patches. The Niacinamide helped remove the flaky skin and clear up the redness. I’d say within 3/4 days. Skins never looked or felt so good.
I use The Ordinary Niacinamide +Zinc and I am head over heels in love with it. ❤ I am not stopping it for whatever new niacinamide product out there.
netcatzpj
I‘ve only been using it for a month and the giant ‚craters of doom‘ on my nose have already shrunken considerably. My skin isn’t overly oily anymore. And I‘ve been on prescription Tretinoin for over a year already - which didn’t have half as much of an effect, than that little 6 bucks bottle. It’s a total gamechanger for me.
LOVE that stuff! Definitely worked on my pore size. And its cheap!
Good to know. I think I will try it out. Thanks for sharing.
@@LoveABun It has brighten up my face. And this particular formula adds a brilliant sheen to my skin. Most importantly it helped a lot with pore size . 😍😍
Amrita Arya Did it reduce sun spot pigmentation on you or someone you know that has this issue?
I’m not gonna lie. I fell for
It and bought it. The 10% niacinemide of the ordinary really did help my pores and acne scars. I love it. I’ll do before and after pictures on the 20%
Kevin Zuniga It reduces pore size?
How well does it really help with pore size? 🧐
It's reasonably priced as well.
If anyone purchases it online I recommend doing so from The Ordinary's site or a licensed retailer. Amazon third party retailers are notorious for counterfeit skin care products.
Chelsea Sehon my cheeks for the past year were full of acne scars and it made my pores look larger and saggy. I used the ordinary product and it’s helped the acne scars heal faster and my most of my pores are back to normal. Just keep using it consistently every day. It took a couple of months to see the difference.
Rick InCali for my skin it did. I wish I could uploaded pictures here but basically I had horrible acne on my cheeks and it made my pores big and saggy. The serum really did help them go back to normal and look smaller.
I like the Ordinarys niacinamide, no miracle on my skin but certainly helps with pore size. Loved the video, thanks ❤️
I use this one every night too and I love it. This, alongside tretinoin, has been one of the game changing products in clarifying my complexion and keeping my hormonal spots under control. And yes, pores shrinking nicely too! 😂
R Baker
Yeah, me too. Visibly smaller pores and less oil. 👍
Is the Ordinary available at Ulta & does it have a special name to look for? I have an RX Tretinoin & an curious how much you use & in what order. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. I want to shrink the pores on my nose & cheeks. 👍☺️
Robyn M
I‘m from Europe - I order it online. Have you tried checking on their website?
I use it as per their recommendation. Twice a day, on clean, dry skin. I use Hyaloronic Acid + B5 first (2-3 drops), then Niacinemide + Zink (2-3 drops), massaging both into the skin. I follow this with sunscreen in the morning and a heavier moisturizer (like Cerave) in the evening.
I use Tretinoin afterward, in the evening, as soon as the moisturizer has sunk in and the skin feels dry.
Afaik, Niacinemide and Tretinoin can be used together just fine.
I plan, to also try their SA serum in the morning in the future (SA and Tretinoin shouldn’t be used together), to further help with cleaning out my pores, but it was sold out, when I placed my first order. I tried SA wash gels in the past, but they bother my eyes - and I never knew, there were other active ingredients, that can help with large ‚gunky‘ pores. I‘m not big on make up, so you can imagine my joy!
They generally recommend, not using more than 3 serums at the same time. There is also quite a bit of information available on their website...but it sure can be a little overwhelming at first!
@@robynm7221 - def take a look at Dr Dray videos on how to use Differin and tretinoin, or her skincare routines. She double cleanses, then applies a hyaluronic acid gel under a rich cream, waits for it to dry then applies a pea sized amount of the tretinoin. I follow the same routine, but mix a couple of drops of Niacinamide in to a hyaluronic acid lotion under a cream. Well worth checking out her videos on retin a usage 👍🏻
I am using this 20% niacinamide and I am in my late forties. This is the best skin care product I have ever used and I worked in the beauty industry many many years. I cannot believe how well this worked. I was desperate as my skin changed due to menopause. I will never not use this! My pores are smaller, less congested and hyperpigmentation is much less. To me, this is my holy grail product. I saw my esthetician today and she saw the difference. Only been using this a month or so. I have very fair Irish skin and am prone to redness. Though it didn’t make the red totally disappear, there are days it is very calmed down.
I have very fair Irish skin prone to redness too, just ordered this, thanks for your comment!
I also have the fair Irish skin my skin looks amazing today this my second time using it!
I dont know... This is my absolute holy grail product and I will never ever go without it and I will always fork over the dough for it. I have noticed a HUUUUGE difference in my skins appearance using this, my skin just loves it! Maybe doesn't make sense scientifically or medically but it has been life changing for me. I only just came across this video but I've been using it pretty much daily for over a year now and I just love it. I love the way it feels, love the way it makes my skin look. I notice a huge difference whenever I dont use it. Can't get enough!! I have super annoying, stubborn, combo, acne prone skin that can be fairly dehydrated and dry in some areas.
The Ordinary 10% niacinamide is the best Serum I ever used. I am a keratosis pilaris faceii sufferer.
Iva Jelencic I will certainly try that after reading your comment. I suffer from keratosis Pilaris as well, thank you?
I'm sorry to hear that you suffer from ketosis. I heard that the ordinary 10% niacinamide was good I have uneven pigmentation, dark spots. I just been using the hidroquinona from Paula's Choice
That's one of my favorite products!
How do you use it? Really wanting to try it but scared of purging + currently using 0.3% differin adapeline
I was wondering if it was as good because it's much more affordable! I will have to pick some up this weekend
I find a noticeable difference with The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc. Plus one cannot beat the price.
I’ve used the 10% niacinamide from multiple brands and have had amazing experience. Those with lower concentrations didn’t notice a difference
I remember back when PC was affordable but having looked at their product line, they’ve gotten really expensive! I’ve found other skin care products with niacinamide that have helped a great deal like The Ordinary. I know The Ordinary is always hyped but I have found some of their products very worthy like their Niacinamide 10% plus Zinc. It’s helped calm my redness and irritation.
I swear by The Ordinary's niacinimide too :)
Me too! The niacinamide and azelaic acid have done wonders for my skin. 🙂
TO Niacinamide works much better for me than the PC Nia Booster! It's been a 'miracle' product for me, finally getting rid of blackheads I'd had for decades. Truly, a bargain product.
The Ordinary niacinamide is a HG product for me. Brightens and cuts sebum production on my oily skin by well over half. Nothing else has ever managed to do that.
Causes breakouts and irritation for me, everybody’s skin is different
I actually had great results with this. I consider myself to have bigger pores on my cheeks they would always clog up. After using this with their exfoliate my pores are noticeably cleaner. Thanks for this video, it helped me understand what I was putting on my face.
Thank you for covering this product. I just saved fifty dollars!
My heart is so sad to see what Paula’s Choice is turning into. But the truth is, they are accommodating the larger market. They are now doing what sells.... not what is best for customers. I understand why they are changing as they need to stay relevant in order to stay afloat. However, their longtime customers, like myself, see right through it.
Keep It Simple Scents that is how all skin care brands are from the start...motivated by consumer demand and financial goals
Totally, it started going really down hill when Paula sold her company. I'm pretty sure she's not even involved in product development anymore either.
I agree. They are all about marketing now, not necessarily what is best for your skin, though many of the products are great. Remember when Paula railed against eye creams, insisting they were completely unnecessary? Now they push those too.
Haley I had no idea she sold her company...
@@DrDrayzday i only hope The Ordinary doesnt come to this...but like you said, customer demand and financial goals
I just purchased this product and saw immediate results. It really makes my skin smooth, and keeps my skin clear. I do however use Paula's choice calm mineral moisturizer spa 30 oily/combo skin over it, and wow! This moisturizer once it ( dried) my skin looked flawless, poreless, and with a very non drying matte finish. I use Musely and Curology both with 5% Nicinamide and I hesitated buying Paula's choice, but I am glad I did. This 20% works so well, and I highly recommend it, even if you try it once. I do use it at night when I am not using my other tretinoin or Hydroquinone products, I will apply the Paula's choice 20% Niacinamide all over my face let it dry then very lightly press all over my face some Aveeno " Cracked skin Relief cica balm, it will be super tacky but your skin will absorb it, or my most favorite product when not using anything else, it's amazing beyond what I can write.... wash your face before bed, and apply some CERA VE SALOTION FOR ROUGH AND BUMPY SKIN, omg!!!! just this on your face and when you wake up your skin will be sooooo soft, smooth, clear, young looking, fresh... apply spa during the day. I promise you will love it. Lots of info, but from my own experience. Also, this product cleared up (overnight) and I mean this, it cleared all my acne on my stomach, chest, face.... it's incredible.... Definitely try it out.
I agree Paula's choice is expensive 🙄🙏
I used to use the Olay Regenerist line but that's gone up so high in price that PC is cheaper if you get it on sale. They're always running 15-20% off sales. If you order something use the auto replenish it's always 15% off with free shipping.
Skinceutical is even more expensive.
Yup and she started out saying good quality skincare products don't have to be expensive, same for "you don't need an eye cream that's how companies steal your money and " you can't shrink your pores ...🙄🙄🤔
Thanks for going over this with us! l was thinking about this product but l had thought 20% sounded pretty high.
Happy Monday 😊🍁
Shari Schmidt happy Monday 💙
Paula's Choice has changed over the years. I started in 1995 using her products and the company was wonderful. But since Paula sold the company everything has changed. I don't use any of her products now.
What? When did Paula sell the company? I only use the 2% BHA, so no big deal -- just surprised.
@@Karenkaza1 I just got the 1 oz and I seem to be going through it pretty quickly. How much do you use and how do you use it? I'm trying to see if I just need to manage my expectations on how long it will last or if I am doing something wrong
@@TheMstwntdLMSV123 I use the Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA [in the blue bottle] and used to go through a 3 oz bottle in about 3 months using it both morning and night -- now I use a different exfoliant at night so I'm only using it once per day. I tried the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant [in the gray bottle] and I didn't like the feel of it at all [my husband is using it now for his psoriasis so it doesn't go to waste]. I put it on my dry face after cleansing, applied either with a cotton pad or with my hands [I put the excess on my cuticles; I've also tested it out on my keratosis pilaris and though it took a while to see results for that it worked really well (too expensive to continue that though)]. I have found that when I skip it for a while I tend to purge when I start it again, but it doesn't last long.
I’m a little disappointed that you didn’t try it out on yourself, but perhaps that speaks volume about how much you disliked this product!
I know! Reviewing a product without actually trying it on does not help that much...
If you listen to what she says in the video you understand perfectly why she does not want to irritate her skin for nor particular results!
I use Cerave pm day and night and I’ve noticed that if my skin is irritated or I reapply more than twice a day that it burns, I believe this is due to the niacinamide since this is the only cream that it happens with. I imagine the 20% will burn like crazy!!!!
CeraVe stings me but using The Ordinary 10% Niacinemide + zinc serum does NOT. It might be something else than the Niacinemide that stings or it could be the way it is formulated.
CeraVe burns evrrytime apply. However I use a niacinamide serum that does not.
I always wondered what in the CeraVe could be doing that to me.
If Cerave burns you shouldn't use it. There's likely another ingredient in it that you're allergic to. I use cerave pm and have no burning but everyone's skin is unique. Find something that works for you.
Ok explains the burning I had when I started the sunscreen from Cerave when I started it. It has nicinamide in it too.
The lotion doesn’t burn, it burns if I reapply it too often because of too many applications of niacinamide. Same thing with salicylic acid. I have extra toners and lotions if I need to reapply a toner or lotion a third time that day. Once at night and once in the morning doesn’t cause burning with either ingredient
Now that Paula has sold the company and is not involved in the a day to day, Paula’s Choice products have gotten pretty expensive.
Diana Moore Yes, it is still cruelty free
@@loveandhappiness1111 where did you read that?
Yeah, their exfoliate is like double price of P50, yet cant find anything better than their omega+ serum
Diana Moore they redesign some of the packages to make it look more prettier, but they also make it smaller and more expensive. The ingredients stay the same, but at the same time they releasing a lot dupes, but with better ingredients.
I was shocked when I saw this release. PC is now a very different brand compared to when it was marketed as affordable research based skincare... hmm
Yeah, it’s because Paula is no longer CEO
I’m phasing the PC brand out of my routine because of price as I streamline my active ingredients, I just don’t need it. I use her strongest retinol product for 3 yrs but going to try and train myself slowly to use Differin instead. Dr Dray’s recent retinol class has me thinking differently about retinol products that i can do better with my budget.
I am super guarded with this type of marketing and it makes me not trust a brand. With rosacea I’m super limited plus I lean minimalist in most areas of life. Her products are all over the place, confusing, and too expensive for my needs.
I SO appreciate your advice Dr Dray. It really helps us make us smart choices with our budget.
I'm so scared the same will happen with The Ordinary! What will my broke acne ass buy then?!
Agreed. PC used to be marketed as affordable, well formulated products. Now it seems the prices get higher and higher and they are catering to marketing ploys. They have good products but I’m looking for cheaper alternatives.
@@jolie08 Inkey list?
It’s so expensive but the only thing that really makes a difference with my cystic acne
I appreciate the unbiased review based on science and your knowledge of studies and how ingredients work.
It's frankly getting to the point that I don't know how I can put so much stuff on my skin from things like niacinamide, vitamin C, BHA, AHA, retinol/tretinoin. Not even mentioning moisturizer and sunscreen...
Omg same! I don’t have enough face for all that. I’m using up all my current products and simplifying my routine.
Most of those things are combined in one product like the CeraVe am has the sunscreen, the niacinamide, and moisturizer. My skincare routine has actually been simplified by Dr.Dre and my wallet is a little heavier now! :-)
This product is insanely expensive in Australia at $66. I bit the bullet and ordered it after being on The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% for 9 months. This serum dramatically shrunk my pores overnight I’m not joking. Expensive as hell but I’m willing to invest in this since it works for me.
Do you use it everyday?
I love this honest and realistic teaching. Thank You!
Thanks, Dr. Dray, I was very close to spending $48 needlessly.
So I’ve been using The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide 1%Zinc serum for about 5 weeks now. Holy cow! It’s made a huge difference in my skin. I mean drastic. I got so much better results versus hydroquinone. My melasma is virtually gone and I’m 57 years old. Just goes to show how different we all are. Thanks for the video. Great stuff as always.
Jennifer Hankinson I’m gonna have to try it 😃
Thanks for the information. I was just looking at that product on The Ordinary website. I have melasma that hasn't responded well to OTC products in the past.
@@chelseazaydaraensehon1198 make sure you purchase through a licensed retailer or The Ordinary's site if you buy online. Stay away from Amazon as it's only offered via third party sellers. Counterfeit products are rampant.
Topher S yeah I’m super paranoid about purchasing skin care from places like Amazon. I was going to order from Ulta or directly from the ordinary. 🙂
@@tophers3756 I feel the same way. I no longer order any beauty products from Amazon. They should really address this situation.
You can also purchase TO products from Beautylish. They package the items so beautifully.
I’ve been using this for 2 weeks now & my skin hasn’t glowed like this in years. My pores are appearing more refined & my skin is so so much brighter. I’ve been having like a 24hr glow & much smoother look.
Wow do you use it everyday?
@@Passions yeah i’ve been using like 5-6 drops daily, & I mix it with HA serum. It’s really really been a great new product for me.
Same here, I'm amazed by my results. Do you still use this concentration? How your skin doing now?
After you emphasized on the benefits of Niacinamide, I bought the Walmart dupe of the Cerave PM (which has niacinamide), just cause it's cheaper. I love it under my tretinoin :)
Rucha Gururaj 👍🏼👍🏼
It was discontinued in all my local Walmarts 😢 I have been using it under my Adapalene and I was able to avoid all the dryness. So when I finish my last bottle I will have to buy the cerave.
Google User
Our walmart is usually low stock as well. I’ve been going straight to amazon to buy my skincare plus I get points. I give WM plenty of support otherwise.
@Google User CVS has a lot of products smaller and overpriced. It's annoying! You can returned used products to CVS btw!
I always order mine from Target, when it starts to run low.
Rucha Gururaj I love the Equate version too. For some reason, the CeraVe PM breaks me out, but the Equate doesn’t. I hope Walmart doesn’t discontinue it.
After watching your channel， i spent most of the money on sunscreen rather than other cosmetic products
Me too✋😂😂
Woohoo! I'm so glad you reviewed this!!!
S Kael thanks 💙
@@DrDrayzday :) one question: is it thought that hyperpigmentation comes back if you stop the niacinamide? Like it's effects are temporary?
Niacinamide has done wonders on my skin in terms of evening out my skin tone. Also my oily t zone is basically not oily anymore. Niacinamide has basically turned my skin from combo/oily skin into normal skin!
Which brand? TIA
@@lisachismar8225 Sorry for the late response. I am not brand or product dependent when it comes to niacinamide. Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) is an inexpensive, simple antioxidant that is beneficial to the skin no matter what type of product it is utilized in. I have many moisturizers that contain niacinamide and quite a few serums. Just look for any product that contains the ingredient
Was it a permanent change to normal skin or do you still have to apply it?
The Ordinary has a 10% Niacinamide + 1% zinc formula on their website that's $5.60 USD for 30 ml or $10.60 for 60 ml.
that's what i use
i only hope that the ordinary does not raise their prices too high over the years. love them!
i find it sucks and no comparision to the PC one as the PC one is much much much more elegant plays well with my other skincare and has other antioxidants, cell-communicating ing. that the ordinary doesn't have which goes a long way in helping the niacinamide imo
Exactly , it is great quality too
sn12 I agree the ordinary is thick and leaves my skin sticky, which for an oily skinned person is just gross.
Thank you for this video. I was tempted to order this but now I won’t. I will stick to the ordinary niacinamide. Please also do a similar video on Paulas choice vitamin c booster 🙏
Bumble Bee dr dray doesn’t believe in vit c 🙃
She has a video about why - because it is very unstable and not supported by research :)
She didn't use the product..still I ordered today am still not sure on the 20 percent concentration. It says yo be used as a booster which means added to other serums or moisturizers..
@@LEMIEisa_BALLPYTHON713 Hi! Did you happen to find a good niaminicide?TIA😊
I came to this video hoping to hear about your 1st hand experience around using this product. It doesn’t sound like you’ve even tried it so I got no value from this in that sense. I don’t know much about PC as a brand (as it seems most of the comments here have strong opinions) so I am pretty neutral here. I do appreciate that you provided helpful knowledge and data points around niacinamide and how it works.
I found more value from this video more so from the super helpful comments around The Ordinary’s Niacinamide products and how well it works, so will check that one out for sure.
Paul's Choice has lost its soul since selling out
Yup..
Christy Parrott Yes. 😢
Agree💯🎯
Totally agree! Just one more skincare company hopping on the beauty bandwagon ( all the way to the bank ) lol. 🤑
Christy Parrott naw...this is the goal from day one, always,..build a brand that consumers trust, design products to meet consumer demands and drive profit
Dr Dray: The Ordinary has a BEAUTIFUL 10% Niacinamide (1% Zinc) serum that is very potent and in a nice vehicle that makes it very absorbable. It is much less expensive and hs really made a huge difference in my skin. They just came out with a larger bottle that really makes this the best deal you can imagine. My pores really look better and the redness is GONE. This stuff is amazing!!!
John Newmark yeah but the studies use max of 5% so I cant really say anything different about theirs than what I said here
@@DrDrayzday I hear you.....just wanted to let your viewers know that The Ordinary's Niacinamide is much cheaper and a very luxurious product. I hope I did not overstep any boundaries...
Yes, it’s good. No buildup with other serums or sunscreen and my pores are smaller.
@@glitterxmilk4164 If you have access to an Ulta, they sell it there. That is where I get it from now. No shipping charges!
I have had the same experience with The Ordinary's niacinamide!
I really appreciate all of the information you provided on niacinimide, and found this very helpful. In the future, it would be awesome to also hear if you tried the product yourself, and if it caused any irritation, and how the product reacted with your sunscreen/moisturizer (any pilling, oilyness, etc).
I love PC Niacinamide! It really makes my skin look better, feel softer, and isn’t irritating on my sensitive skin.
Oh I’m excited to hear your thoughts on this
thanks for watching
I have tried lower percentages and PC 20% has made my skin look phenomenal. I stooped using it and just did my vit c and niacinamide in moisturizer and no comparison. It was worth it for me.
The Ordinary's Niacinamide + Zinc never worked for me. Paula's Choice Niacinamide booster did reduce my pores, but I felt that it was too harsh.
Did you use the 20% one?
How can you she give an opinion when she didn’t even try it .. it would make more sense if she reviewed it
I really appreciate how your opinion is not biased because you receive this product for free!! You are amazing!
At 5AM I'm mumbling to myself, "petrolatum". You did this.
thank you for your honest opinion!! higher percentage doesn't mean better and that it can be more irritating. I was thinking of buying the 20% (very expensive) but will stay with 10% because it works. Thank you!!
I’ve been following this channel for a while now. Since then I have given away all of my skincare which contain fragrance and switched to mostly no fragrance drugstore and selected K beauty skin care. I’m in my forties now and my skin has never been better. I use Cerave renewing night cream which contains Niacinamide. This cream keeps my skin completion calm and even. I have Rosacea so have been battling redness all my life so this has been a complete game changer.
Glad you keep it real for us, we are counting on you!
I really like your very informative videos, but this on disappointed me.
You have the product but didn’t try it. How can you review a product you didn’t even try.
It does get really good reviews.
Do the 20% is superior than the 10% ? Yes it does, i could see the effect more in term of skin texture and brightening. But you have to start slow before you want to use the 20% as it can cause some allergic reaction in term of minor red bumps in certain people. The idea is to start with 5% or 10% for at least 6 months for the skin to adapt to the active then you can gradually use the 20%. Hope this help.
Emi Kaz that’s not based on any evidence though. That’s what she’s saying.
@@skinsciencebymira i know but you have to use it then you can see the difference.
I use the Ordinary niacinamide and I am super happy with it. It is very affordable and I have no reason to look elsewhere.
The ordinary Niacinamide change my skin forever. I've tried different niacinamide serums seems like didn't do anything for me.
Thank you for reviewing this product. Skin care companies need to realize that we now have great resources here on TH-cam to help us make informative decisions. The days of fooling and ripping off the customers are over! 😊
Ro Barg PC sent it to her for an honest review.
Ro Barg I agree I used to buy all sorts of expensive products, which in all honesty I can’t afford, so as you can imagine, Dr. Dray has saved me a fortune.
I LOOOOVE when you talk about Niacinamide ❤ its such a game changer on restoring your skin
Happy Monday, Dr Dray! I know a lot have people have been asking you to review this. Great to hear your thoughts about it. Thank you! I hope you have a relaxing evening. 😀
I am absolutely obsessed with this product. I LOVE the fact that this contains EGCG and green tea. And I love the other antioxidants in it like purslane, licorice root, and meadowsweet.
It doesn't contain green tea. Where did you get this info?
@@j.a.878 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is green tea and it’s in the ingredients list. That’s its INCI name.
@@eddddlmao thank you so much! I didn't know!🌹
Still waiting for alpha lipoic acid 👏💜
I had horrible irritation from a 10% B3 serum made by a well-known company. .4% B3 products soothe and brighten my skin. TY for this & have a wonderful Monday!. 💙
Thanks for this video. I agree that more isn't always necessarily better. The biggest problem for us though is that there's no way of knowing how much we're getting in the ready made products such as CeraVe PM, etc. (Which I use & love) Wish manufacturers would list the percentages of ingredients like that. It's time they realize that savvy consumers want that information. How else are we to know if we're using an effective amount?
Andrea Dalton 👍🏼👍🏼
Email the company. Sometimes they are willing to say.
@@emjoan4976 could be worth a try. Still just wish they'd be upfront about it on the labels though, so we could compare 1 product against another when we're in the store ready to make a purchase, instead of having to wait for an answer that may or may not ever come.
Andrea Dalton PM lotion contains 4%
Well CeraVe does list the % of Niacinamide - it is 4%
I’m using the Ordinary Niacinimide and like it. I don’t notice a reduction in melasma, but it has a brightening effect. I recently started Curology, and my serum with tretinoin also has 4% Niacinimide. I was curious about the PC 20% and was glad to see your video pop up. Thanks for the review!
Thank you for much for the review and saving me $48.00. I think "more is better" attitude is rampant in marketing and I'm so glad I watched your video. Thanks again!
I've tried niacinamide& ceramide toner from Paula's Choice, The Ordinary niacinamide, and Cosrx galactomysis with 5% niacinamide. Have trouble deciding which one to buy next, but the Cosrx one lasted me 6 months of daily use and didn't sting. Totally recommend it to anyone who thinks niacinamide stings!
Marianne is the cosrx one a moisturiser? And do you know what the niacinamide percentage is? Iv seen there is 2% niacinamide in their rice mask
Cerave Sunscreen for face has it in there too. My dark spots have been there a while and fading nicely. The red cheeks are getting better. Using it at bedtime too. I've had it not even a month.
Anything w/niacinamide gives me a rash & clogged pores. It used to work for me, then one day it started to irritate. Can’t use....
Thank you Dr Dray for you honest opinion it always helps me to make better choice financially.
A lot of people like to compare how EXPENSIVE Paula’s choice is to The ordinary
But it’s worth noting that the formulas are drastically different and you get what you pay for. For ex.
Paula’s 10% niacinamide is loaded with antioxidants, brightening and soothing extracts and skin replenishing ingredients whereas
The ordinary formula is JUST 10% niacinamide and zinc with some stabilizer and preservative ingredients
Edit: It’s not to say ones better than the other but what your needs, wants and budgets are!
This is a fair, but The Ordinary can be really good for people with very acne prone skin. I prefer The Ordinary because I can choose the active ingredients I want to use without worrying that another ingredient in the formula is going to break me out.
Not true. Sounds like a shill for the brand. As Freckle said, “Sometimes, things that are expensive are worse.” That’s literally what Dr. Dray says all the time.
The most expensive skincare products are usually the worst: “Dr.” Barbara Sturm, La Mer, La Prairie...most are just petrolatum and irritating plant oils. Save your money and get Vaseline.
Julia makes sense!
denmarkstyle I think you misunderstand, I am not saying EXPENSIVE = BETTER, I’m explaining why PC is more expensive compared to TO formulations
La mer and the other high end players are a whole other thing because they are in a different market of luxury skin goods you pay for the brand name of la mer and the fragrance and the whole experience
You cannot compare consumer conscious brands like PC and TO with luxury brands they are for a different target consumer - they KNOW they have irritating fragrances and oils
Dr. Dray could you do a video about fragrance in skincare? Only 1% to 4% of people get contact dermatitis from fragrance. So if my skin doesn’t react to fragrance, does it mean it is still bad or damaging to my skin? Does the percentage of fragrance in a product matter? Thanks!
That's a really good question.
Why would you risk it? And fragrance makes your skin more photosensitive, thus, it can affect the most important step of your routine: sun protection
Even if you aren’t currently fragrance-sensitive you can become sensitive and irritated by these ingredients because they are disrupting the skin barrier
Anastasia Walter You can develop contact dermatitis over time from using fragrance laden products.
Even if you don't currently see any reaction, even if you never develop contact dermatitis, ALL fragrance compounds in ANY amount are irritants and therefore damaging to the skin which will eventually take its toll in various ways. She has said this many times in many different videos.
Hi Dr Dray,could you review the new Altruist sunscreen? It’s anti-redness and pigmentation with green-blue micro balls.
Have a great week!
Dr Dray is just so pretty
The reviews for the 20% on the website are awful, a lot of people said they loved the 10% and decided to try the 20% but it was awful for them, made them break out, irritation, etc.
You are just the best, Dr Dray. Thank you for sharing
Great video. I saw the Paula's Choice and wondered if the "less is more approach" was better. I use 2.5% benzoyl peroxide and so far it's works with minimal irritation, so I'm going to start with the lowest percentage of niacinamide.
Please do an updated video on mineral sunscreens and pick a few for dark skinned African Americans. Right now, I'm using Cotz sensitive, which I love but my local Ulta is no longer carrying it. With the new study on chemical sunscreens, I'm too afraid to use them, so I need a mineral based alternative. Thanks in advance.
I have combination acne-prone skin and I have tried both the 10% and 20%. The 20% is slightly thicker in consistency and does sting a tiny bit when applied. I see faster and better results after 2 weeks of using the 20%. With the 10%, I only see some results after 3 bottles. It pairs very well with their 10% Azelaic acid.
I have lesser breakout now and the acne scars heal a lot faster.
Did it reduce your pore size?
Thank you Dr. Dray happy mon. Hope you have a good week.
Monica Del real 💙
Looking forward to see a video about Doxycycline Dr Dray😁
I’d be interested in that too.
Yes, me too! My 17 year son was just put on doxycycline. He's been on tretinoin for a year, but still gets infected acne. So we've decided to try this, but makes me uneasy.
I’m taking the doxycycline ir-dr 40 mg for rosacea. I’m not real comfortable about taking it but it may be helping...or it could be the bbl treatments that are helping.
Why are you worried?
@@jourdainjardin846 My reservation is that it's long term use of antibiotic, which comes with side affects and lowered immune resistance.
Thanks Dr. Dray! I've been waiting for this review.
Thank you for reviewing this product. Love all your reviews on products. Clarifies a lot of my confusion on ingredients and products
I bought this product without research how strong Niacinamide should be. When I realized I should bought 5% I was little upset, but because of high price I decided to try it. I decided to create a little barrier between it on my skin. I use it in the night over my Retinol cream (from Laneige). I was hoping that layering it over cream will help avoid irritation. I use it for about 2 weeks and I use about 5 drops. I'm actually amazed by the results, there is no irritation, my skin hasn't looked this good in years. My pores visibly shrunk, my skin is brighter, little bumps I had on my skin are gone. My face is so smooth to touch. I'm using retinol for 9 months and vitamin C for years but this is first product with such a quick dramatic results. I'm going to continue use it daily until my dark spots disappear, and then I will use it every other day. I'm planning to switch to retinol serum soon so niacinamide will go on top of moisturizing cream, and next time I will buy 5% one and compare results.
what where the results
Review starts at 6:10 minutes
I am so glad I looked at this review and saw all the comments! thank you everyone for making me realize that more is not always better and thank you Dr. Dray . I think you’re awesome!, hook ‘em horns. Lol
Great video! I’ve been using Nyx makeup setting spray (though I don’t wear make up). It has moisturizers, no fragrance and niaminacide is 5th on a very short ingredient list and its cheap! But, now, learning to deal with notalgia paresthetica (I’m like, really? Is this ever going to end)?? I don’t know what it is or that it even existed! I swear sometimes I think I’m just allergic to myself. LOL. Well, please keep the great videos coming, Dr Dray. You’re awesome!
Could you please make a video about different hormonal contraceptive methods and its effects on acne and skin health? Saludos de México
Just love your honesty
Thanks Dr Dray!!!! I was wondering if you have seen Jennifer Bradley's skincare products, they are suppose to be fragrance free, lots of good reviews, but I would love your personal opinion!!!!☺️
I have trouble with niacinamide serum absorbing into my skin. The Ordinary brand forms like a tight film and starts pilling & flaking off, and I’ve read the same about many of the other brands. I just bought the CeraVe PM along with the Clinique mineral sunscreen, but I love an extra boost of niacinamide under my moisturizer because of the noticeable difference in my skin. I recently took a chance on a milky Vitamin B + Kale serum on sale that had great reviews for rosacea. I definitely see the anti inflammatory + hyperpigmentation difference that I’ve seen with niacinamide in the past, and it’s extremely hydrating. It’s by a Glow Recipe sister company called Sweet Chef. Normally $20 for 30 mL but it’s really working some miracles for me.
I also purchased and am waiting to try the Clinique ID moisturizing system that went on sale. I got the hydrating jelly + the cartridge for inflammation. I’d love to know what you think about lactobacillus in skincare.
I like the Inkey List Niacinamide
Hi Andrea,I’ve used TO NIACINAMIDE but I really balled up on me 😩 I will carry on using Cerave because I know it has it in xxx
Maybe try it yourself. I watched Dr Dray video and was very skeptical at first so I didn't buy it for a long time. But then I used up my 4th bottle of TO nia and saw no difference with my skin, I decided to try this PC Nia 20. Well my pores definitely look way better than before and I'm quite happy. It is still expensive tho 😔
I think Paula’s Choice is going to regret releasing this product. I think their consumer base is smarter and more skeptical than they give them credit for
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Thank you. I always learn so much w/your videos 🧐
Thx so much for the video. I was so curious about this!!!
Dannie Debe thanks for watching
@@DrDrayzday 💓
Would you mind doing a Top 5 Bottom 5 for Paula's Choice? I'd love to try their products but a lot of them are so pricey and it would be nice to know what top products you recommend/recommend to skip in 1 succint video. Love you btw, and I love that your channel keeps growing, spreading the sunscreen gospel! :)
Thank you Dr Dray, your knowledge really helps us all x
Geannine Smith thanks for watching
Thank you. I was a bit worried about the concentration. I always enjoy your videos and trust your recommendations.
Good Molecules works great for me and is way cheaper.
Thanks soo much for an honest review 💖💖 your videos
Hi Dr. Dray, could you do a video about the Zitsticka patches? Would love to hear your opinion on them