Tiam Vita B3 Source Vs The Ordinary Niacinamide Serum

This review of the Tiam Vita B3 source vs The Ordinary Niacinamide serum has been long coming, my apologies. But before we get into that, some back story! 

Niacinamide is one of the skincare faves I discovered last year, and haven’t stopped raving about. When I’m not obsessing over K Beauty products, you can find me asking anyone that cares to listen if they have incorporated Niacinamide in their routine. 

Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but you get the picture. I talked all about Niacinamide and it’s importance in skincare here, so you might want to go read that real quick. 

So far, I have used Niacinamide serums by two brands – The Ordinary and Tiam. Both serums are quite popular in the skincare community, and are often pitted against each other. In today’s post, I’ll be sharing my experience with both of them. So, let’s dig in! 

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Tiam Vita B3 Source Niacinamide Serum Review

Product Type & Claim.

Tiam is a Korean beauty brand, and the Vita B3 source is the very first Niacinamide serum I tried. The key ingredients in the Tiam Vita B3 source are 10% Niacinamide and 2% Arbutin. Tiam claims that this product targets uneven skin tone, and lightens dark spots, giving you a brighter complexion. It can be used on all skin types.

I listed all the benefits of Niacinamide in skincare here

Packaging.

The Tiam Vita B3 source comes in 40 ml size and in a dark heavy bottle, with a dropper for dispensing it.

Texture.

This product has a light, watery consistency which makes it absorb easily, and it doesn’t feel sticky on the face. I haven’t actually noticed any “scent/smell”, so I’ll say it has none.

Price and Availability.

This isn’t readily available in Nigeria, but you can get it from a…