comparisons

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% vs. Paula's Choice RESIST 10% Niacinamide Booster

Two popular products, each with 10% niacinamide. Is Paula's Choice worth paying ~7x more?

The first time I saw The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% on Sephora’s website, I was so surprised at the price that I tried adding it to my cart right away. Only I couldn’t—it was sold out. Not to be dissuaded, I looked for it when I visited Deciem’s storefront in SoHo. Sold out again. Then I tried looking for it at my local Ricky’s. Strike three. I began to think that maybe I was never going to get my hands on this mythical $5.90 serum.