No. 149
in skincare
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How it works.
60% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 149 in skincare
Sample
21 redditors with explicit opinion · 6 positive · 2 negative · 2 neutral
Score
0.188 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 31–100% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/AusSkincare, r/SebDerm
Naturium · skincare
Recommended
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
r/AusSkincarer/SebDerm
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A higher-strength 12% niacinamide with zinc in an elegant, hydrating gel — Reddit's step-up pick for oil control and brightening when 10% isn't doing enough, though the bigger dose can be too much for sensitive skin.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.5 from 16,158 reviews — that's roughly 88% positive.
On Reddit: 60% of 21 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 27 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Elegant, plush, hydrating gel texture
“Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% + Zinc 2% — Texture: Elegant gel, plush and hydrating.”
u/MinnieMakeupReviews · r/AusSkincare
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Brightening / helps with hyperpigmentation
“Niacinamide helps reduce hyperpigmentation and the Naturium 12% has become a favorite for brightening”
u/mialane99 · r/HomeGlowFinds
What they don’t
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12% strength can irritate reactive/sensitive skin
“Higher 12% niacinamide can be too much for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin”
u/creativeboring · r/SkincareAddiction
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Direct quotes
What 2 redditors actually said.
Top 2 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/anon
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r/AusSkincare
Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% + Zinc 2% — Texture: Elegant gel, plush and hydrating.
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u/anon
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r/SebDerm
Naturium 12% Niacinamide + 2% Zinc PCA Serum — a step up in strength from the 10% options.
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