I slapped this on at 2pm after a greasy lunch. By 6pm my T-zone still looked like skin, not a glazed donut.
That’s the thing — most “oil control” serums turn your face into a dry, tight mess by hour three. This one doesn’t. It just… chills the oil out.
Anua calls this Peach 70 Niacinamide Serum. It’s $24 for 30ml. The claim that got me: “controls sebum without stripping.” I’ve been burned before.
70% Peach Extract
Sounds gimmicky. Actually smells like a real peach you just cut open — not candy.
5% Niacinamide
The sweet spot. Enough to fade spots, not enough to freak out sensitive skin.
Zinc PCA
This is the oil whisperer. Shrinks pores visually without that tight, “I need moisturizer NOW” feeling.
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No filler nonsense here. The peach extract is first on the list (rare for a “fruit” serum), and the niacinamide actually does its job instead of just looking pretty on the label.
- Niacinamide 5%: fades dark spots + regulates oil production
- Zinc PCA: controls sebum without stripping moisture
- Peach Fruit Extract: natural source of vitamin C + mild exfoliation
- Betaine Salicylate: gentle BHA alternative for clogged pores
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It’s watery. Like, drips-through-your-fingers watery. Absorbs in about 8 seconds flat — no sticky residue, no waiting around. You can layer sunscreen right after and nothing pills.
Week two hit and I noticed something weird: my nose stopped producing those tiny white bumps. Didn’t expect that. The peach smell fades fast, which is good because I don’t want to smell like a smoothie all day.
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My oil production dropped about 40% by week three. Dark spots from old breakouts are visibly lighter — not gone, but lighter. Pores on my nose look smaller when I’m not wearing makeup. The one thing that didn’t change? My chin still gets shiny by 4pm. No serum fixes everything.
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This is the niacinamide serum for people who tried The Ordinary and found it too sticky, or tried Glossier and found it too weak. It’s the middle ground that actually works.