Ingredient · INCI listed
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Niacinamide is one of the most versatile skincare actives — it regulates oil production, strengthens the barrier, fades dark spots, minimizes pores, and reduces redness. It plays well with almost every other ingredient.
Evidence — Well-established
Data summary
Products containing
48
Most common in
14 products
moisturizers
Typical pairing
Hyaluronic Acid
Evidence level
Well-established. At 2-5%, it improves barrier function and reduces oil. At 5-10%, studies show significant improvement in hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and redness. Rarely irritating even at higher concentrations.
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