The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum vs Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
Both serums contain Hyaluronic Acid, but only The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum adds a targeted active: Niacinamide. That's the main thing to weigh.
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.
89% Vichy mineralizing thermal water with hyaluronic acid in a light gel-serum. Not a heavy-hitting active product — it's a first-step hydrator. Comfortable under actives, useful for anyone finding fuller HA serums too tacky.
Which should you choose?
The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum goes further with Niacinamide, which Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster doesn't have. If you only need Hyaluronic Acid, Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster covers it; if you want Niacinamide as well, choose The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum. The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum is the better fit for oiliness, congestion and dark spots; Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster for dryness, a damaged barrier and dullness. On price, The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum is the less expensive option (Budget versus Mid-range).
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum — top of the list
- Aqua~50–80%
- Niacinamide~5–25%
- Sodium Hyaluron…~2–6%
- Pentylene Glycol~1.5–4%
Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster — top of the list
- Vichy Minerali…~50–80%
- Propanediol~3–10%
- PEG-6 Caprylic…~2–6%
- Sodium Hyaluro…~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 | Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serum | Serum |
| Price tier | Budget | Mid-range |
| Best for | Oiliness, Congestion, Dark Spots | Dryness, Damaged Barrier, Dullness |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Shared hero actives | Hyaluronic Acid | |
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