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Active Ingredients

Niacinamide

Often labeled as: Vitamin B3, Nicotinamide

The ultimate multi-tasker for pores, oil control, and barrier repair.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Think of Niacinamide as the manager of your skin cells. It tells your skin to produce less oil, build a stronger barrier, and calm down redness. It is incredibly stable and plays well with almost everyone.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reduces sebum, minimizes pore appearance, boosts ceramide production.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Apply morning and night on damp skin. Plays well with almost all other active ingredients.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

You cannot mix it with Vitamin C.

The Science

This is outdated science from the 1960s. Modern cosmetic formulations of Niacinamide and Vitamin C are perfectly safe and highly effective when used together.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Niacinamide

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PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer

The gold-standard drugstore moisturizer. Features a patented MVE delivery system for its 3 essential ceramides and an optimal 4% Niacinamide concentration. It is incredibly lightweight, regulates sebum perfectly, and deeply repairs the barrier without clogging pores.

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Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++
Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen

The viral sensation that redefined modern daily sun defense. Manufactured by Kolmar Korea, it features a highly sophisticated chemical matrix utilizing advanced, stable European filters (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M, Iscotrizinol). It looks and feels exactly like a lightweight, elegant Korean dynamic daytime moisturizer. It dries completely clear with zero ashy white cast. While a dream for dry, normal, or dehydrated skin types, the rich 30% rice base and fermented grain extracts can induce minor congestion or a greasy sheen on hyper-oily skin paths in humid climates.

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CeraGlow Gel Moisturizer
Dr Anne
CeraGlow Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer

A highly advanced gel moisturizer designed specifically for oily and acne-prone skin types. It utilizes a highly effective 3 percent Niacinamide concentration alongside Ceramides to strengthen the barrier without suffocating the pores. The unique inclusion of Crocus Chrysanthus bulb extract acts as an advanced botanical growth factor to maintain skin firmness safely. It completely bypasses heavy occlusive waxes.

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Advanced Skin Repair Serum
Dr Anne
Advanced Skin Repair Serum
Serum

An exceptionally comprehensive daily repair serum. It successfully bridges barrier repair and anti-aging by blending Ceramide NP with Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12. The inclusion of Alpha Arbutin and Niacinamide effectively halts melanin transport, addressing hyperpigmentation safely. While highly advanced, the inclusion of synthetic fragrance contradicts modern sensitive skin formulation standards.

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Panthenol Gel Moisturizer
Skintific
Panthenol Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer

The perfect lightweight calming savior for oily, acne-prone skin profiles navigating the hot, humid Malaysian ecosystem. While dense ceramide creams often trap sweat and worsen daytime sebum breakouts, this formula delivers a clinical 5% Panthenol load wrapped in an ultra-breathable water-gel format. Upon physical friction, it releases an immediate cooling splash that drops skin temperature and constricts flushed vessels. It provides excellent anti-inflammatory barrier repair while drying down to a completely zero-shine, weightless finish.