The Ordinary Azelaic Acid, Niaminicide and Argireline

[pearlkent]

I have just ordered these 3 items, hoping that they will help with redness, blemishes and open pores (the AA and Niaminicide), and fine lines around eyes (Argireline - supposedly nature's answer to Botox).

Has anyone used any of these for these specific concerns, and did they work at all?

[BagelGoesWalking]

Azelaic is very popular and seems to work for most ppl. If you don't like silicones, try GoW Azelaic serum from Victoria Health.

Niacinamide is really tricky. A real love/hate product. Definitely patch test for a good week on small area. Makes a lot of ppl break out (with bumps/whiteheads usually), some find mixing a couple of drops with moisturiser works better for them. It's a potent % which is why it's tricky, I think. Again, GoW have a similar serum but lower % so worth considering if the Ordinary one is problematic.

Argireline - don't know much about this. I'd suggest you join the Fb group. Very friendly. Lots of info Files. You can search a particular product and find previous posts. We talk about all other brands and aspects of skincare, not limited to the Ordinary.