Ingredient
Niacinamide
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble active ingredient that helps regulate oil production, minimize pores, brighten uneven skin tone, and strengthen the skin barrier. It's well-tolerated by most skin types and pairs easily with other actives, making it one of the most versatile ingredients in K-beauty formulations
Ingredient
Suitable for
Oily and acne-prone skin. That's where niacinamide makes the biggest difference — controlling oil and calming breakouts
Also suitable for oily skin, acne-prone skin, hyperpigmentation, sensitive skin and aging skin.
Ingredient
Ingredient combination
Combinations that work
- Hyaluronic AcidBalancing
Niacinamide regulates sebum and reduces dark spots; hyaluronic acid draws water into the skin. Together they balance without stripping — ideal for combination, dehydrated, or stressed skin.
- RetinolTolerance
Niacinamide raises the skin's own ceramide production and calms the inflammatory response retinol triggers in its first weeks. In controlled testing it measurably reduced retinol-induced dryness and stinging without blunting the result.
- Tranexamic Acid (TXA)Brightening
They interrupt pigment at two different points — tranexamic acid quiets the signal that tells melanocytes to produce, niacinamide blocks the transfer of finished pigment to surface cells. Studied together for melasma and post-acne marks.
Combinations to avoid
Niacinamide has no documented conflicts with anything else in this library. It can sit anywhere in a routine.
Product Reviews
Products with Niacinamide
SKIN1004
Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
SKIN1004
Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
By Wishtrend
Vitamin A-Mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream
By Wishtrend
Vitamin A-Mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream
Beauty of Joseon
Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + Retinal
Beauty of Joseon
Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + Retinal
Routine
Routines with Niacinamide
Routines featuring this ingredient are coming soon.