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Niacinamide

Vitamin B3, Nicotinamide

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 and one of the most versatile ingredients in skincare. It works on oil regulation, barrier strength and a more even tone all at once.

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AcneEnlarged poresHyperpigmentationOilinessSkin barrier

Benefits of Niacinamide

It reduces the look of pores and redness, calms breakouts, and controls shine in oily skin. It also fades dark spots gradually and strengthens the moisture barrier, leaving skin more balanced and clear.

What to combine Niacinamide with

Every ingredient that layers safely with Niacinamide, and the ones to keep apart, with what each one is and what it helps with.

IngredientTypeHelps withVerdict
AdapaleneRetinoidAcne، Uneven textureYes — these layer well
AllantoinSoothingRedness & sensitivity، Skin barrierYes — these layer well
Aloe VeraSoothingRedness & sensitivity، DrynessYes — these layer well
Alpha ArbutinBrighteningHyperpigmentation، DullnessYes — these layer well
ArgirelinePeptideAnti-agingYes — these layer well
AstaxanthinAntioxidantAnti-aging، Redness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
Azelaic AcidBrighteningAcne، Redness & sensitivity، HyperpigmentationYes — these layer well
BakuchiolBotanicalAnti-aging، Redness & sensitivity، Uneven textureYes — these layer well
Benzoyl PeroxideAnti-acneAcneYes — these layer well
Beta-GlucanHumectantSkin barrier، Redness & sensitivity، DrynessYes — these layer well
BetaineHumectantDryness، Redness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
BisabololSoothingRedness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
CaffeineAntioxidantDullness، Anti-agingYes — these layer well
Centella AsiaticaSoothingRedness & sensitivity، Skin barrier، AcneYes — these layer well
CeramidesBarrier supportSkin barrier، Dryness، Redness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
CholesterolBarrier supportSkin barrier، DrynessYes — these layer well
Coenzyme Q10AntioxidantAnti-aging، DullnessYes — these layer well
Colloidal OatmealSoothingRedness & sensitivity، Dryness، Skin barrierYes — these layer well
Copper PeptidesPeptideAnti-aging، Skin barrier، Uneven textureYes — these layer well
DimethiconeOcclusiveSkin barrier، DrynessYes — these layer well
EctoinHumectantSkin barrier، Redness & sensitivity، Anti-agingYes — these layer well
Ferulic AcidAntioxidantAnti-aging، DullnessYes — these layer well
Galactomyces FermentBrighteningDullness، Enlarged pores، HyperpigmentationYes — these layer well
Ginseng ExtractBotanicalAnti-aging، DullnessYes — these layer well
Gluconolactone (PHA)ExfoliantUneven texture، Dullness، Redness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
GlutathioneBrighteningHyperpigmentation، DullnessYes — these layer well
GlycerinHumectantDryness، Skin barrierYes — these layer well
Glycolic AcidExfoliantDullness، Uneven texture، Hyperpigmentation، Anti-agingYes — these layer well
Grapeseed OilFacial oilOiliness، Anti-agingYes — these layer well
Green Tea ExtractAntioxidantOiliness، Redness & sensitivity، Anti-agingYes — these layer well
Hemp Seed OilFacial oilAcne، Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrierYes — these layer well
Hyaluronic AcidHumectantDryness، Anti-aging، Skin barrierYes — these layer well
Jojoba OilFacial oilDryness، Skin barrier، OilinessYes — these layer well
Kojic AcidBrighteningHyperpigmentation، DullnessYes — these layer well
Lactic AcidExfoliantDryness، Dullness، Uneven textureYes — these layer well
Lactobacillus FermentSoothingSkin barrier، Redness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
Lactobionic AcidExfoliantDryness، Uneven texture، Anti-agingYes — these layer well
Licorice Root ExtractBrighteningHyperpigmentation، Redness & sensitivity، DullnessYes — these layer well
Linoleic AcidBarrier supportAcne، Skin barrier، OilinessYes — these layer well
MadecassosideSoothingRedness & sensitivity، Skin barrierYes — these layer well
Mandelic AcidExfoliantAcne، Hyperpigmentation، Redness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
MatrixylPeptideAnti-aging، Uneven textureYes — these layer well
Mugwort ExtractSoothingRedness & sensitivity، AcneYes — these layer well
Mulberry ExtractBrighteningHyperpigmentation، DullnessYes — these layer well
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)HumectantSkin barrier، Redness & sensitivity، DrynessYes — these layer well
Papaya EnzymeExfoliantDullness، Uneven textureYes — these layer well
Polyglutamic AcidHumectantDryness، Anti-agingYes — these layer well
PropolisSoothingAcne، Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrierYes — these layer well
ResveratrolAntioxidantAnti-aging، DullnessYes — these layer well
RetinaldehydeRetinoidAnti-aging، Acne، Uneven textureYes — these layer well
RetinolRetinoidAnti-aging، Acne، Uneven texture، Enlarged poresYes — these layer well
Retinyl PalmitateRetinoidAnti-agingYes — these layer well
Rice ExtractBrighteningDullness، HyperpigmentationYes — these layer well
Salicylic AcidExfoliantAcne، Oiliness، Enlarged poresYes — these layer well
Sea Buckthorn OilFacial oilAnti-aging، Dryness، Redness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
Snail MucinHumectantSkin barrier، Dryness، Uneven texture، AcneYes — these layer well
SqualaneEmollientDryness، Skin barrierYes — these layer well
SulfurAnti-acneAcne، OilinessYes — these layer well
Tea Tree OilBotanicalAcne، OilinessYes — these layer well
Titanium DioxideSunscreen filterRedness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
Tranexamic AcidBrighteningHyperpigmentation، Redness & sensitivityYes — these layer well
Tremella MushroomHumectantDryness، Anti-agingYes — these layer well
Turmeric ExtractAntioxidantDullness، Redness & sensitivity، HyperpigmentationYes — these layer well
Willow Bark ExtractExfoliantAcne، Oiliness، Enlarged poresYes — these layer well
Zinc OxideSunscreen filterRedness & sensitivity، AcneYes — these layer well
Zinc PCAAnti-acneAcne، Oiliness، Enlarged poresYes — these layer well

Frequently asked questions

What is Niacinamide good for?+

Niacinamide is best known for helping with Acne، Enlarged pores، Hyperpigmentation، Oiliness، Skin barrier.

How do you use Niacinamide?+

Use it morning and night at around 5%; it is gentle and plays well with most other ingredients. If your skin is sensitive, start at a lower percentage to avoid slight flushing.

Who is Niacinamide suitable for?+

Suits almost all skin types, especially oily, acne-prone or dull skin and skin with a weakened barrier.

What can you mix Niacinamide with?+

Niacinamide pairs well with Hyaluronic Acid، Zinc PCA، Salicylic Acid، Ceramides.

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