Niacinamide

Also known as Vitamin B3

A form of vitamin B3 commonly used to help balance visible oiliness, support the skin barrier, and even out the look of skin tone.

Commonly used for

Excess oilEnlarged poresUneven toneDullness

Suitable skin types

oilycombinationdrynormalsensitive

Related ingredients

Zinc PCA

A zinc salt often paired with niacinamide to help regulate excess surface oil.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid that exfoliates inside the pore lining — commonly used for congestion, blackheads, and breakout-prone skin.

Products containing Niacinamide

Minimalist

Niacinamide 10% Face Serum

₹549

A lightweight serum that fades dark spots and controls oil without irritation.

AcnePigmentationDullness

The Derma Co

2% Alpha Arbutin Face Serum

₹549

A brightening serum for uneven tone and dark spots.

Dark spotsUneven tonePigmentation

Re'equil

10% Niacinamide Serum

₹449

An oil-balancing niacinamide serum.

Excess oilEnlarged pores

Anua

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 2% Serum

$21

A high-strength oil-balancing serum.

Excess oilEnlarged pores

The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

$12

A high-strength vitamin B3 and zinc formula for oil balance and texture.

Excess oilEnlarged pores

CeraVe

PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

€17.99

A lightweight night moisturizer with ceramides and niacinamide.

DehydrationBarrier damage

CeraVe

AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

€18.99

A daily moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 30 and niacinamide.

Barrier damage

Plum

10% Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50

₹575

A no-white-cast daily sunscreen with niacinamide.

Excess oil