Molly-Mae Hague slapped her name on a niacinamide serum and the internet lost its mind. The real question: does Lottie London’s Rhea actually work, or is it just another influencer tax?
Here’s the thing nobody says — this bottle is cheaper than your Starbucks order, but it’s competing with The Ordinary and Inkey List. That’s a weird flex.
$12. 30ml. The claim: reduce oil, shrink pores, calm breakouts — all the niacinamide promises you’ve heard a thousand times.
5% niacinamide
The sweet spot — strong enough to work, not strong enough to purge you into next week.
2% zinc PCA
Zinc without the metallic smell. Actually pairs with niacinamide instead of fighting it.
No fragrance
Smells like nothing. Which is exactly what your angry skin wants.
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Three hero ingredients, zero filler fluff. The formula is shockingly clean for a celeb brand — no essential oils, no drying alcohols, no BS.
- Niacinamide 5%: Balances oil production + fades dark spots over time
- Zinc PCA: Calms active breakouts without stripping moisture
- Hyaluronic Acid: Keeps it hydrating enough for dry patches
- Glycerin: The unsung hero that stops this from feeling like glue
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Water-thin. Dries in about 12 seconds. No sticky residue — you can put moisturizer on immediately without pilling. That’s rare at this price.
Week 2: I expected nothing. Instead, my forehead stopped looking like a mirror. Week 3: one cystic pimple shrank in 2 days. The downside? Doesn’t do much for texture — don’t expect glass skin.
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Oil production dropped by about 40%. Pores look smaller — not gone, just less angry. Breakouts healed faster. But fine lines? Texture? Nah, that’s not this bottle’s job.
It outperforms half the drugstore niacinamide serums I’ve tried and costs less than most. Not a miracle, but a solid daily driver.