Niacinamide
Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, nicotinamide
Comedogenic rating 0/5
The amide form of vitamin B3 and one of the few actives that deserves its hype.
Why it matters
Pores, oil, barrier lipids, uneven tone — it does unglamorous work at 2–5%. Higher percentages are not automatically better.
Cautions
Flushing at 10%+ is common. Play nicely with most things; the vitamin C feud is overstated.
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The Inkey List
Niacinamide
$10 · 1.0 fl oz / 30 ml6
Anua
Peach 70 Niacin Serum
$17 · 1.0 fl oz / 30 ml0
Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4%
$18 · 1.0 fl oz / 30 ml0
Beauty of Joseon
Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide
$17 · 1.0 fl oz / 30 ml8
Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++
$18 · 1.7 fl oz / 50 ml29