Key ingredients
4.5/5
Pore and texture serum with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. A water-gel, not a retinol.
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Pore & Texture Serum
$5.97
Good Molecules keeps niacinamide straightforward with a light serum texture that doesn’t fight sunscreen. A strong spare-bottle pick for gym bags and travel kits.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
For pores and a bit of dehydration. Skip it if you already use a strong niacinamide.
Formula standards
4.5/5
A thin serum. It should layer under cream. Give texture weeks.
The verdict
A solid everyday serum. It will not unclog a pore overnight.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (The Ordinary, Naturium, Paula's Choice, La Roche-Posay, Bubble, and Anua) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Niacinamide pore serum | The Ordinary’s niacinamide + zinc is | Naturium’s 12% serum is for people who | Paula’s Choice booster lets you dilute | Effaclar’s ultra-concentrated serum | Lightweight niacinamide serum | Anua’s niacinamide + TXA serum leans |
| Key actives | Niacinamide · HA | Niacinamide · Zinc PCA | Niacinamide · Zinc | Niacinamide · Acetyl glucosamine | Niacinamide · LHA | Niacinamide · HA | Niacinamide · TXA |
| Texture | Niacinamide serum | Niacinamide serum | Niacinamide serum | Niacinamide serum | Niacinamide serum | Niacinamide serum | Niacinamide serum |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Budget · Minimalist | Cult classic · Budget | Higher % · Modern texture | Booster · Mixable | Pharmacy · Oil control | Lightweight · Fun branding | K-beauty · Glow finish |
| $ / size | $5.97 | $6.00 | $13.99 | $53.00 | $33.74 | $28.00 | $18.60 |
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FAQ
Who is Pore & Texture Serum best for?
Good Molecules keeps niacinamide straightforward with a light serum texture that doesn’t fight sunscreen. A strong spare-bottle pick for gym bags and travel kits.
How did Edyt Beauty score this niacinamide serum?
Edyt rates Pore & Texture Serum 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Pore & Texture Serum against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from The Ordinary, Naturium, Paula's Choice, La Roche-Posay, Bubble, and Anua. For more from the same brand, see More from Good Molecules below.
Where can I buy it?
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