The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum vs The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA
Both are serums, but their key treatment ingredients don't overlap: The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum is built around Niacinamide, while The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA is built around Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe'6.
A 10% niacinamide serum with added hyaluronic acid for oil control and blemish support. A clean, affordable single-active option; broadly comparable to other 10% niacinamide serums with a slightly more hydrating base.
A focused peptide serum pairing Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl synthe'6 with hyaluronic acid for expression lines. A gentle, fragrance-free peptide step that layers under moisturiser; subtle, cumulative smoothing.
Which should you choose?
These do different jobs. The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum relies on Niacinamide, while The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA relies on Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe'6. The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum is the better fit for oiliness, congestion and dark spots; The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA for fine lines, dehydration and dullness. Both sit in the Budget price tier.
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum — top of the list
- Niacinamide~5–25%
- Sodium Hyaluron…~2–6%
- Pentylene Glycol~1.5–4%
The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA — top of the list
- Palmitoyl Tripe…~3–10%
- Palmitoyl Tetra…~2–6%
- Palmitoyl Tripe…~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
| The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum | The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serum | Serum |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget |
| Best for | Oiliness, Congestion, Dark Spots | Fine Lines, Dehydration, Dullness |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Shared hero actives | Hyaluronic Acid | |
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