Niacinamide
Niacinamide
Also known as vitamin B3, nicotinamide, Niacinamide
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.
On the shelf
No published products currently list this ingredient.