The Ordinary
The cheapest effective route to less shine, smaller-looking pores, and fewer marks.
High-strength niacinamide with zinc PCA. It moderates oil, calms redness, and gradually fades post-acne marks. At 10% a minority of people find it causes flushing; if that is you, a 4–5% formula does much the same job.
How to use it: Thinnest to thickest. Give each layer a minute.
Compared across every retailer we track, with per-unit pricing so different sizes are judged fairly.
Save $0.55 by buying from Amazon rather than the most expensive stockist.
| Retailer | Price | Per unit | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AmazonCheapest Checked 2 months ago | $5.50−8% $6 | $0.18 / ml | Free | Visit ↗ |
Walmart Checked 2 months ago | $5.65−20% $7.05 | $0.19 / ml | $6.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Target Checked 2 months ago | $5.80−3% $6 | $0.19 / ml | $5.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Ulta Beauty Checked 2 months ago | $6.05 | $0.20 / ml | $5.95, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
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DermstoreOut of stock Checked 2 months ago | $6.65 | $0.22 / ml | $4.95, free over $50 | Visit ↗ |