Skincare glossary
Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier, regulates oil, and evens out tone and redness.
- Who it suits
- Almost everyone, especially oily, sensitive or combination skin.
Why is niacinamide used?
A workhorse ingredient added to calm, balance and strengthen skin without raising irritation risk.
Worth knowing
You don't need a separate high-strength serum if it's already in a well-formulated moisturiser.
Products with niacinamide
Gentle daily cleanseDR SAM'S
££Flawless Cleanser
Gentle jelly cleanser for everyday use
Brightening treatmentTAKAMI
£££Vitamin B3+ Spot Serum
Targeted serum for blemishes and uneven tone
Pore-smoothing serumSkinCeuticals
££££P-TIOX Serum
Peptide serum targeting expression lines and texture
Vitamin C treatmentDr Sam's
£££Flawless Vitamin C NAD+ Serum
Vitamin C serum for brightening and antioxidant support
Niacinamide treatmentNATURIUM
££Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
High-strength niacinamide serum for oily skin
Hydrating SPF 50Tatcha
£££The Milky Sunscreen SPF50
A lightweight SPF 50 sunscreen that combines broad-spectrum UV protection with hydration and soothing ingredients
Mineral SPF 50Tatcha
£££The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
A weightless mineral SPF 50 sunscreen with a hydrating, skin-smoothing finish
Retinoid eye serumSunday Riley
£££5 Stars Retinoid + Niacinamide Eye Serum
A retinoid and niacinamide eye serum designed to smooth the appearance of lines and brighten the eye area
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