Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it's one of those ingredients that actually does something noticeable. It strengthens your skin barrier, which means your skin can hold onto moisture better and feel less reactive. It also helps regulate sebum, so if you get oily or deal with enlarged-looking pores, it can make a real difference. You'll also see some improvement in uneven tone over time.
The sweet spot is 2 to 5 percent. Brands often go higher, but there's no real evidence that more niacinamide means better results. It's stable, plays well with most other ingredients, and works for most skin types. You'll need a few weeks to see the full effect.
Products with Niacinamide
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The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Serum · 30 ml · $6.00
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 354.9 ml
EltaMD
UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46
Sunscreen · 48 g · $45.00
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CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · 59.2 ml
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · 14.8 ml
Paula's Choice
10% Niacinamide Booster
Serum · 19.8 ml · $53.00
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CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · 70.9 g
Cosrx
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Toner · 100 ml · $25.00
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e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Face Cream
Moisturizer · 50 g · $13.00
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Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 30 ml · $17.00
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Cetaphil
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 453.6 g
Good Molecules
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 30ml
Serum · 30 ml · $6.00
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The Inkey List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · 30 ml · $13.00
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This is general information about ingredients and prices, not medical advice. Patch test new products and talk to a dermatologist about skin conditions.
