The Ingredient Brief · № 04

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Niacinamide is a flexible multitasking ingredient that supports the barrier, helps regulate visible oiliness, and improves the look of uneven tone.

Words by Rank.Beauty Editors·Updated April 2026·5 min read

Search velocity

High

Typically found in

Serums, Moisturizers, Toners

Reader curiosity

“~5,400 monthly searches. Pore-minimizing, barrier support, oil control.”

What it does

Main benefits.

01
Supports barrier resilience
02
Helps balance oilier skin
03
Pairs well with many active routines

To consider

Watchouts.

Very high concentrations are not always more effective and can bother reactive skin.

In the routine

How Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) fits in.

Niacinamide is a flexible multitasking ingredient that supports the barrier, helps regulate visible oiliness, and improves the look of uneven tone.

Pairs well with

vitamin c ceramides peptides

Best category fits

Face Serums Toners & Essences Face Moisturizers

From the archive

Products with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3).

№ 01

Face Masks

Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask

Biodance

$274.8★

№ 02

Exfoliants (AHA/BHA)

CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment

CeraVe

$194.7★

№ 02

Face Masks

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream Mask

Dr. Jart+

$144.7★

№ 02

Sunscreen & SPF

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

EltaMD

$414.8★

№ 03

Retinol & Retinoid Products

CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum

CeraVe

$184.7★

№ 03

Facial Cleansers

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser

La Roche-Posay

$154.7★

Comparison guides

Niacinamide vs Vitamin C →How to Choose a Vitamin C Serum →

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