Niacinamide: The Ingredient That Does It All

Niacinamide has gained popularity in recent years, and for good reasons. As a highly versatile ingredient, niacinamide can support a variety of skin types and concerns, including visibly improving fine lines and wrinkles, redness, skin texture, and uneven pigmentation. Here’s everything you need to know about incorporating niacinamide into your skincare regimen.

WHAT IS NIACINAMIDE?

Niacinamide, or Vitamin B3, is a water-soluble nutrient essential for human health. As a topical agent, niacinamide helps strengthen the skin’s lipid barrier, protects the skin against environmental stressors and prevents trans-epidermal water loss.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NIACINAMIDE?

Suitable for all skin types and conditions, this key ingredient is a powerful addition to any skincare routine. It delivers visible benefits for everyone, especially with acne-prone or sensitive skin.

Key benefits:

Strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier
Visibly reduces excess sebum and the appearance of enlarged pores
Helps diminish the look of redness
Evens out skin tone and improves the appearance of hyperpigmentation
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

ARE THERE PRODUCTS OR INGREDINTS I SHOULD NOT USE WHILE USING NIACINAMIDE?

Niacinamide pairs well with most ingredients. That’s why it’s often included alongside other powerhouse ingredients in skincare formulas and why, in most cases, there’s no need to add a separate niacinamide step to your routine.

NIACINAMIDE AND HYALURONIC ACID

They work perfectly together to improve skin hydration and texture. Our Hyaluronic Filler Cream and Eye Contour are formulated with 4 advanced forms of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and a cosmetic drone™ to deeply hydrate the skin while minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores and improving skin texture.

NIACINAMIDE AND RETINOL

Two ingredients that complement each other beautifully. Our Retinol Advanced+ Night Cream combines retinol and niacinamide to help improve uneven skin texture and tone, while visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

NIACINAMIDE AND TRANEXAMIC ACID

Combined, niacinamide and tranexamic acid effectively target the appearance of hyperpigmentation with minimal irritation. Our Dark Spot Serum is formulated with 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 3% of an encapsulated kojic acid complex to visibly correct dark spots and discoloration, revealing a brighter and more even complexion.

NIACINAMIDE AND SALICYLIC ACID

Niacinamide and salicylic acid complement each other perfectly, especially for oily or acne-prone skin. Niacinamide is water-soluble, while salicylic acid is oil-soluble, allowing the combined ingredients to penetrate deep into the pores for thorough cleansing.
Our Puractive+ Cleansing Foam, Puracne Gel and Active Exfoliant Powder are ideal solutions for oily to acne-prone skin, helping to cleanse deeply, unclog pores, visibly refine skin texture, and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.

NIACINAMIDE AND VITAMIN C

There are mixed opinions about layering niacinamide and vitamin C. Generally, it is safe to layer these products. However, if you have sensitive skin, we recommend applying these separately, i.e. vitamin C in the morning and niacinamide in the evening.

Our Glow Mask is formulated with niacinamide and a powerful vitamin cocktail, including vitamins A, C, B3, B5, and E, to revive tired-looking skin and reduce the appearance of redness.