Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore-Deep Cleansing Serum vs The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Both serums contain Niacinamide, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.
A heartleaf-heavy serum with niacinamide, zinc PCA and fermented extracts. Positioned for oily, congested or early-acne skin — anti-inflammatory and mildly sebum-regulating without a classic BHA.
High-dose niacinamide serum targeting sebum regulation, visible pore appearance and post-acne marks. Water-based, fragrance-free, and compatible with almost every other active on the shelf — the default oil-control serum for combination and oily skin.
Which should you choose?
Both contain Niacinamide. Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore-Deep Cleansing Serum adds Zinc. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore-Deep Cleansing Serum is the better fit for redness; The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% for dark spots and rough texture. Both sit in the Budget price tier. Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore-Deep Cleansing Serum is flagged morning or evening; The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is flagged evening only.
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore-Deep Cleansing Serum — top of the list
- Houttuynia Cor…~50–80%
- Water~5–25%
- 1,2-Hexanediol~2–6%
- Butylene Glycol~1.5–4%
- Glycerin~1–2%
- Propanediol~1–2%
- Panthenol~1–2%
- Hamamelis Virg…~1–2%
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% — top of the list
- Aqua (Water)~50–80%
- Pentylene Glycol~3–10%
- Dimethyl Isoso…~1.5–4%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore-Deep Cleansing Serum | The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serum | Serum |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget |
| Best for | Oiliness, Acne, Redness | Oiliness, Acne, Dark Spots |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Evening only |
| Shared hero actives | Niacinamide | |
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