The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% vs TommyFX: Real Price, Authenticity & Comparison in Pakistan

By TommyFX Team ·

The short answer

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is globally famous, but in Pakistan it comes with two massive issues: exorbitant reseller markups (often Rs. 3,200 to 4,500 for 30 ml) and an overwhelming flood of counterfeit bottles on Daraz and unverified local cosmetic pages. TommyFX Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum provides the exact same clinical 10% + 1% formulation, guaranteed 100% authentic, fresh batch production, and no white foaming or pilling — for just Rs. 1,299 with nationwide Cash on Delivery.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

TommyFX Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Price in Pakistan

Rs. 3,200 – 4,500 (unofficial import markup)

Rs. 1,299 (Flat retail price)

Key Actives

10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc PCA

10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc PCA + Hyaluronic Acid

Authenticity Guarantee

High counterfeit risk; no official brand presence

100% Genuine, direct from TommyFX

Pilling & Foaming

Prone to soaping/white lather if rubbed; pills under sunscreen

Formulated for smooth glide; zero pilling under makeup/SPF

Packaging & Preservation

Clear glass dropper bottle (minimal light shield)

UV-protective amber dropper bottle

Returns & Customer Support

Non-existent on imported gray market bottles

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee & WhatsApp Support

Payment

Usually advance bank transfer on specialty stores

Cash on Delivery (COD), nationwide

1. The Counterfeit Problem in Pakistan

The Ordinary does not have an official distributor or authorized retail store in Pakistan. Almost every bottle sold in commercial bazaars, small Instagram pages, and marketplace sellers is imported via third-party baggage or wholesale gray markets. As a result, counterfeit batches with altered pH levels and fake batch codes have flooded the local market.

When you buy TommyFX , you are purchasing directly from the brand laboratory. Every bottle has verified batch numbers and fresh formulation dates.

2. Formulation Differences: The Pilling Issue Solved

Anyone who has used The Ordinary knows its notorious flaw: if you rub it in even slightly too quickly, it creates a white, soapy lather on your face. Furthermore, layering moisturizer or sunscreen over it frequently causes "pilling" — tiny white rolls of product coming off your face.

TommyFX Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% was formulated specifically to solve this. We added micro-molecular hyaluronic acid to the suspension. It spreads cleanly, absorbs in seconds without tackiness or white froth, and layers invisibly under any sunscreen or foundation.

3. Why Pay Rs. 3,500+ When You Can Pay Rs. 1,299?

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Zinc PCA are well-researched, widely available cosmetic raw materials. In Western markets, The Ordinary is sold as a budget $6 product. Paying Rs. 3,500 or more in Pakistan for a basic budget serum due to reseller markups is simply not good value.

At Rs. 1,299 , TommyFX gives you identical pore-refining and oil-controlling strength at true direct-to-consumer pricing.

Which Skin Concerns Benefit Most?

  • Open & Enlarged Pores: Niacinamide prevents sebum from backing up and stretching the pore lining.
  • Excess T-Zone Oil: Zinc PCA regulates oil gland activity, especially during humid Karachi and Lahore summers.
  • Post-Acne Marks (PIH): Inhibits melanosome transfer to quickly fade red and dark blemishes left after pimples heal.

The Verdict

The Ordinary established the popularity of 10% Niacinamide, but in Pakistan today, high prices, fake products, and texture issues make it impractical. TommyFX Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum delivers superior texture, guaranteed freshness, and unmatched value at Rs. 1,299 .

Order today with Cash on Delivery nationwide, or bundle with our Hyaluronic Acid Serum or Vitamin C Serum for free delivery on orders over Rs. 2,000.