Niacinamide (Ingredient Explained + Products)

You should know

What it is

Niacinamide

Benefits

Acne

Good for Oily Skin

Reduces Redness

Brightening

Large Pores

Dark Spots

Explained

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

People also like: Hyaluronic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Retinol

People also dislike: Hyaluronic Acid, Parfum, Salicylic Acid

Also known as: Vitamin B3, Nicotinamide, and 3-Pyridinecarboxamide

Niacinamide is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 15.2% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Smoothing

Community Stats

33951 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Oily Combination

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Dark Spots • Oiliness • Texture

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Dry

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Fungal Acne • Sensitivity • Seborrheic Dermatitis • Redness

Where it's used

Niacinamide is most often found as ingredient number 8 within an ingredient list.

Of the 116 products in our database that have a known concentration of Niacinamide, we've seen concentrations from 0% to 20% specified within their ingredient lists.