Your trusty skincare sidekick: Niacinamide 

There are so many hyped-up skincare ingredients, yet few are as widely loved as niacinamide. It’s an all-round crowd-pleaser and this wonder vitamin is suitable for pretty much every skin type, and its benefits are easily reaped.

Unfortunately, face masks are becoming a regular part of our daily wardrobe. With it, skin problems can occur. After taking off your face mask, treat your skin with gentle care—and use beauty products that are pampering and healing. Ideally those that contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as vitamin E and of course, niacinamide. 

Vitamin B3, widely known as niacinamide, is a powerful ingredient for skin brightening as it fights off harmful stressors that may cause the deterioration of our skin and buffers irritating anti-agers such as discoloration and wrinkles. In short, it’s incredibly restorative. 

In addition, if you struggle with dry skin, niacinamide has been shown to boost the hydrating ability of moisturizers as well! It is uniquely compatible with any of the products in your skin care routine.

For best results, use leave-on niacinamide products and apply them to cleansed skin twice daily. But don't overuse or you might experience some redness. The key to reaping vitamin B3’s benefits comes down to choosing your product selection wisely. Here are a few of our favorite products that contain this essential nutrient! 

Bye Bye Blemish - Skin Rescue Niacinamide Serum

This serum helps balance natural oils and helps improve appearance of enlarged pores. It is packed with high concentrations of niacinamide, plus it blasts the appearance of blemishes away. 

The Inkey List - Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer

This lightweight daily moisturizer delivers every essential vitamin for healthy-looking skin, especially the clarifying B3 (niacinamide) to help balance oil, brightening antioxidant Vitamin C, and soothing Vitamin E. Use it in the morning and before heading to bed, after cleansing and applying serums.

Patchology - Flash Patch Lip Gel

Kiss dry lips goodbye. Patchology’s lip gels contain niacinamide to help increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in skin and prevent skin from losing water, to leave you with perfectly prepped lips! 

The Inkey List - Polyhydroxy Acid Toner

This toner contains 3% niacinamide that can help reduce excess oil and improve uneven tone. It is a gentle chemical exfoliant for sensitive skin and removes dead cells from the surface layer of the skin, while naturally locking in moisture.

Biobalance - Derma-age Cream

When used regularly, the Derma-age Cream supports the skin’s natural regeneration, for a firmer, younger looking skin. With niacinamide present in this cream, dark spots and skin discolorations will be reduced!