Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, and it has become one of the most popular serum ingredients for good reason. It is gentle-feeling, works well with many other ingredients, and suits a wide range of skin types. Here is what to expect from it.
What niacinamide does
Niacinamide helps support the skin's natural moisture barrier. With regular use it can help improve the appearance of uneven tone, excess oil, visible pores and redness, so skin looks smoother, calmer and more balanced.
Niacinamide and visible pores
Pore size is largely genetic, so no serum can truly change it. What niacinamide can do is help skin look smoother and more refined, which makes pores appear less noticeable over time. Keeping oil in balance also helps.
Niacinamide and uneven tone
Consistent use can help soften the look of dullness and uneven tone. Results take time, so give it several weeks of daily use before judging.
How to use it
- Apply a few drops to clean, dry skin.
- Massage gently until absorbed.
- Follow with your moisturizer.
- Use morning, evening, or both, with sunscreen during the day.
Our Quiet Barrier Niacinamide Facial Serum combines niacinamide with hyaluronic acid, peptides and aloe in a lightweight, never-greasy formula.
What can you pair it with?
Niacinamide layers well with most ingredients. It pairs nicely with hydrating serums like our Ocean Spell Hyaluronic Acid Serum, and with a nourishing cream to seal everything in. Wondering about vitamin C? Read niacinamide and vitamin C: can you use them together?
Tips
- Patch test a new product first.
- Introduce one new product at a time.
- Be patient and consistent: visible changes build gradually.
See the full range in our serums, or learn how to build the right serum order.
