Vita B3 Source, a high-performance, a double-acting serum that brightens the overall appearance of the skin and fades dark spots and skin relocation. It also acts to fight rashes, control sebum secretion for more balanced skin and increase collagen production for a firming and anti-ageing effect.

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They both have the same concentration of Niacinamide, but where Tiam has arbutin, The ordinary has zinc instead. The zinc has an added benefit of helping with oil production, while the arbutin helps speed up the process of lightening dark spots. As a great bonus, due to the inclusion of multi-purpose Niacinamide, this lightweight serum also works to fight breakouts, control sebum for more balanced skin, and boost collagen production for a skin-firming and anti-aging effect too! Ideal for sun-damaged skin. Good oil control. My face becomes less oily when I use it which is something I surely need during humid weather. Tiam Vita b3 source is a dual-powered serum with 10% niacinamide and added 2% dose of arbutin to brighten the skin, prevent melanin production, and combat the formation of dark spots. It also helps sebum secretion and pore sizes. The Tiam Vita B3 serum comes in a dark brown, glass bottle that has a dropper to dispense the product. I have The Ordinary’s Niacinamide solution but it came in a clear glass bottle.A less irritating alternative to hydroquinone, Arbutin , is a natural ingredient that prevents the synthesis of melanin and works on reducing pigmentation . This serum has Beta Arbutin. Now, what’s that?! Refer to this handy chart below to know more about Alpha and Beta Arbutin. Difference between Alpha Arbutin and Beta Arbutin Claims: The Vita B3 Source is a double lightening effect serum formulated with 10% Niacinamide and 2% Arbutin to lighten dark spots and even out the skin tone. It also helps with reducing excessive sebum production and fighting breakouts. The product comes in a 40ml (1.35 fl.oz.) tinted glass bottle with a dropper. Yes and No. From what I can understand, it also has a very high concentration of Niacinamide so that combination might have increased the effectiveness of the product.

Tiam Vita B3 Source (40ml) | SKINSIDER UK

I’ll be repurchasing the Ordinary Niacinamide next because it’s more budget friendly for me, readily available, lasts longer, and still gets the job done. Although, I currently don’t have any hyperpigmentation, so I can easily settle with this for maintenance, and the general benefits of Niacinamide. Even if niacinamide isn’t the star ingredient in a product, go through the whole ingredient list. It may still be within the formulation. Use one niacinamide product per skincare routine. Water, Niacinamide(Vitamin B3; 10%), Butylene Glycol, Arbutin (2%), Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lindera Erythrocarpa Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Geranium Thunbergii Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylpropanediol, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-HexanediolOverall, my skin looks healthy and dewy. Another point to note is, I have been exfoliating my face 2-3 times a week with The Ordinary Glycolic Acid which is another product that works on scars and uneven skin tone. So both the TIAM Vita B3 Source and AHA worked in conjunction to even out my complexion. AMAZING 2 IN 1 – Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Arbutin, ingredients which intensively help fade existing hyperpigmentation and ward off new one by interfering with the production of melanin