This $11 hydrating serum promises to clear up pimples and illuminate the skin from The Ordinary

A facial serum that sells every two seconds globally promises to clear spots, smooth bumps, and restore skin’s natural luminescence in as little as three days.

Though high-quality skincare typically comes with the price to match, The Ordinary’s ‘Niacinamide 10% and Zinc 1%’ will set you back just $10.60.

The product has been dubbed a ‘universal serum’ as its multipurpose formula has been shown to reduce blemishes, blackheads, and congestion, all while tightening and brightening skin.

Though high-quality skincare is typically comes with the price to match, The Ordinary’s ‘Niacinamide 10% and Zinc 1%’ will set you back just $10.60

The Ordinary’s in-demand serum is available in Australia at Sephora, Priceline, and Myer stores as well as online from Adore Beauty. 

The budget-friendly product is designed to strengthen the skin’s structure and smooth uneven skin tone. 

Niacinamide is the cosmetic name for vitamin B3, which occurs naturally in the body and bolsters the health of a person’s skin, brain, and kidneys.

The vitamin is well-known for its ability to regulate sebum (oil) production which manages breakouts, the appearance of pores, and oily skin.  

While the serum was originally targeted towards blemish-prone skin, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% has now been proven to address multiple concerns including significantly reinforcing skin barrier function, improving skin smoothness, and increasing skin radiance over time. 

The cult beauty product was tested on 35 participants over eight weeks.

The product has been dubbed a ‘universal serum’ as its multipurpose formula has been shown to reduce blemishes, blackheads, and congestion, all while tightening and brightening skin

While the serum was originally targeted towards blemish-prone skin, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% has now been proven to address multiple concerns including reinforcing skin barrier function, improving skin smoothness, and increasing skin radiance

Many beauty-lovers have been praising the serum online.

‘The product feels fantastic on the skin, and is helping with clogged pores and oil production,’ said one reviewer from Sydney on Myer’s website. ‘There’s no irritation at all.’

‘This serum does it all! Brightens, reduces visibility of acne scars, reduces oiliness, and shrinks pores!’ chimed in a happy Sephora customer.

She added, ‘It has worked really well on my skin and helps with pretty much everything. The price is just the icing on the cake, so effective and affordable!’

‘I love this product so much it’s a game changer,’ said another. ‘I was introduced to it more than a year ago and I just have to keep buying it over and over again.’ 

‘This stuff is miraculous, I’ve dealt with breakouts my whole life and I finally have clear skin thanks to this amazing product.’