A form of vitamin B3 found in many serums and moisturisers. Anyone comparing skincare labels or building a routine around specific ingredients.
Quick facts
| Type | Beauty ingredient |
|---|---|
| Label code | Niacinamide (INCI) |
| Often found in | Serums and moisturisers, Toners and sunscreens, Some supplements, as nicotinamide |
| Other names | Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 |
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What is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide, also called nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3. In cosmetics it appears under its ingredient (INCI) name “Niacinamide” and is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. The same molecule is sold as nicotinamide in some supplements.
Where is Niacinamide found?
- Serums and moisturisers
- Toners and sunscreens
- Some supplements, as nicotinamide
What other names does Niacinamide use on labels?
Who looks out for Niacinamide?
Anyone comparing skincare labels or building a routine around specific ingredients.
Diets and allergies
| Vegan | Fits you | The version used in cosmetics is made synthetically. |
| Fragrance-free | Fits you | Niacinamide itself is not a fragrance. |
How does Bravoora check for Niacinamide?
Bravoora shows where niacinamide sits in the ingredient list. Ingredients above 1% are listed in order of amount, so its position gives a rough idea.
Questions about Niacinamide
What is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide, also called nicotinamide, is a form of vitamin B3. In cosmetics it appears under its ingredient (INCI) name “Niacinamide” and is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient. The same molecule is sold as nicotinamide in some supplements.
Where is Niacinamide found?
Serums and moisturisers, Toners and sunscreens, Some supplements, as nicotinamide.
What other names does Niacinamide use on labels?
Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3.
Is Niacinamide vegan?
Yes. The version used in cosmetics is made synthetically.
Is Niacinamide fragrance-free?
Yes. Niacinamide itself is not a fragrance.
How does Bravoora check for Niacinamide?
Bravoora shows where niacinamide sits in the ingredient list. Ingredients above 1% are listed in order of amount, so its position gives a rough idea.
General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
