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Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion for Dark Spots & Uneven Tone

The Ordinary

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Highlights

  • Good for: Dark spots
  • Best for: Sensitive skin

Details & care

What it is: A lightweight serum to help visibly reduce dark spots and even skin tone across the face and body.

Who it's for: Ideal for all skin tones and those with dark spots on the face, neck, chest and arms. Safe for sensitive skin.

What it does: This multifunctional serum helps fade the look of dark spots on the face and body for a more even-looking skin tone. The serum incorporates a 5% concentration of niacinamide that gently smoothes and brightens skin while hydrating and strengthening the skin barrier.

Research results:
In clinical testing on 50 people, using twice per day for 3 weeks, this product:
- Helps fades visible dark spots on face and body in 3 weeks

How to use: After cleansing, apply to the face and body in the morning and evening.

  • 3.4 oz.
  • Oil-free; fragrance-free
  • Paraben-free; phthalate-free; silicone-free; sulfate-free
  • Made in Canada
  • Item #10395584
  • Core Product ID 333333FUZD

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Ethyl Macadamiate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Isoceteth-20, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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The Ordinary

The Ordinary is democratizing skin care by bringing well-known active ingredients to market at sensible price points. All products are made in the brand's lab, tested on humans (The Ordinary is vegan and cruelty-free) and use ingredients at their highest quality and most effective concentrations. The Ordinary is Clinical Formulations with Integrity.

Reviews

(671)6714.8 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Sept 3, 2026

Amazing! Please keep this forever

I've been using this for a week and a half, and I am in love! I first used it at night, but was up for a couple of hours afterwards. I couldn't stop touching my face, neck, & chest - they were So soft, smooth & hydrated, I kept thinking I was imagining it. Nope. I've also been using it on my upper arms & it is really helping to smooth them out. Oh! I've also been using two tiny drops on the backs of my hands (rubbing them together), and they are feeling soft and smooth Hours Later. It hasn't faded the spots on them yet, but even if it doesn't, I am still thrilled by how they feel and they already look better. I would moisturize them all the time, but it never had any lasting effect. The bottle is a great size - for my use at least - and seems like it will last quite awhile. Another benefit - no weird scent. Just amazement in a bottle.
Jenola

Most helpful critical review

Apr 17, 2025

Filthy Dirty

My order arrived filthy and damaged. Customer service chat kept me waiting for 10 minutes “looking up the order number” before I gave up. Terrible experience all the way around.
SeaSam
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Apr 17, 2025

Filthy Dirty

My order arrived filthy and damaged. Customer service chat kept me waiting for 10 minutes “looking up the order number” before I gave up. Terrible experience all the way around.
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SeaSam
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1found this helpful
Sept 3, 2026

Amazing! Please keep this forever

I've been using this for a week and a half, and I am in love! I first used it at night, but was up for a couple of hours afterwards. I couldn't stop touching my face, neck, & chest - they were So soft, smooth & hydrated, I kept thinking I was imagining it. Nope. I've also been using it on my upper arms & it is really helping to smooth them out. Oh! I've also been using two tiny drops on the backs of my hands (rubbing them together), and they are feeling soft and smooth Hours Later. It hasn't faded the spots on them yet, but even if it doesn't, I am still thrilled by how they feel and they already look better. I would moisturize them all the time, but it never had any lasting effect. The bottle is a great size - for my use at least - and seems like it will last quite awhile. Another benefit - no weird scent. Just amazement in a bottle.
Jenola
Sept 1, 2026

Cleared out my acne scars

The Niacinamide 10% + Zinc serum sadly didn’t work for me. I received the Face and Body Niacinamide 5% serum from The Ordinary as a gift, and I told myself, “Why not give it a try?” Ever since then, it has become a part of my skincare routine, both day and night. As someone with PCOS, acne along my jawline has always been a huge problem for me. Within just a few weeks of using this product, I noticed that my acne and acne marks had significantly cleared up. I love this product so much that my skincare routine just doesn’t feel complete without it! ❤️
Chai Lee
July 13, 2026

Amazing product!!!

I recently bought this for dark spots on my upper chest area, and I can honestly say within a few days of use ive seen a significant change! It nearly faded the mark completely. I will start using this for my daily routine.
Dee
July 13, 2026

Love it!

Please make a big bottle!!! Like 500 ml please!!! I love it!
Zaahra
May 3, 2026

Good stuff

I bought this for my son to help fade some old darker PIH marks in his face. He used it consistently and after a couple weeks I started noticing the dark spots fading! Seeing the great results with his skin I decided to add it into my skincare routine and it has now become a staple. It has helped with evening out my skin tone as well as brightening. I love the consistency as it I light weight and my skin just soaks it up. Have already bought 2 bottles and will keep repurchasing!
ElizC