Niacinamide
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 derivative and one of the most versatile skincare actives. Strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pore appearance, controls sebum, fades dark spots, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Well-tolerated by all skin types.
Benefits
Reduces pores, controls oil, fades hyperpigmentation, strengthens barrier, anti-inflammatory
Risks & concerns
Very well tolerated. Rare flushing at concentrations above 10%. Compatible with most other actives.
Best for
Targets these concerns
Found in (9)
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
91/100
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
88/100
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+
87/100
SVR
Sebiaclear Serum
86/100
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
85/100
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Sensitive Cream
84/100
Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
82/100
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo+ SPF 30
78/100
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
65/100
Technical details
- INCI name
- Niacinamide
- CAS Number
- 98-92-0
- Category
- active
- Comedogenic rating
- 0/5
- Also known as
- nicotinamide, vitamin b3