Ingredient decoder
INCI name: Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 that calms redness and may help control oil.
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier and helps calm redness. Studies suggest it may reduce oiliness and inflamed acne, and it can help fade post-acne marks over time. It is gentle and works well alongside most other actives. A small number of people notice flushing or tingling, usually at higher strengths.
No. Niacinamide is on the helpful side for acne-prone skin and is not known to clog pores. Our checker groups it with the anti-acne ingredients.
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There is no published comedogenic rating for niacinamide, and it is not known to clog pores. It is used in products made for acne-prone skin.
In short: vitamin B3 that calms redness and may help control oil. In formulas it is used for smoothing.
On ingredient lists, niacinamide can also appear as Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 or Niacin amide.
