Ingredient
Niacinamide
A well-tolerated supporting ingredient found in many moisturizers.
Zenzit summary
- Best for
- Supporting skin while using actives
- Watch for
- Very little; well tolerated by most
- Beginner friendly
- easy
- Simplicity score
- 10/10
The simplicity score reflects how easy an ingredient usually is to fit into a small routine — not how effective it is.
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What it is
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used widely in serums and moisturizers.
Vitamin B3
What it may help with
- • Skin comfort alongside actives
- • Oil-related shine for some people
- • Uneven tone
How it works
It supports skin barrier components and has been studied for a range of skin-comfort effects.
Common strengths
- • 2%–10%; higher is not necessarily better
How often
Once or twice daily.
Who commonly uses it
Almost anyone; frequently used as a companion to stronger actives.
Irritation risk
low
Possible side effects
- • Occasional flushing or tingling at higher strengths
Commonly works well with
- • Salicylic acid
- • Retinoids
- • Benzoyl peroxide
- • Ceramides
Use caution with
No common combination cautions for most people.
Beginner tips
- • A moisturizer containing it is usually enough — a separate serum is optional.