niacinamide

noun ni·a·cin·amide \ ˌnī-ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌmīd \

|Updated on: 21 May 2018

Definition of niacinamide

: a compound C₆H₆N₂O of the vitamin B complex found especially as a constituent of coenzymes and used similarly to niacin — called also nicotinamide

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Best-case scenario: When a moisturizer contains ceramides and niacinamide (like the one below).

— maddie aberman, Cosmopolitan, "3 Ways to Make Sure You're Cleaning Your Face Correctly," 30 May 2017
But the recent proliferation of various AHA, BHA, and PHA acids and ceramide, niacinamide, and tretinoin creams in my medicine cabinet suggests otherwise.

— lisa haney, The Cut, "What It’s Like to Break Your Face Like Carrie Underwood," 16 Apr. 2018
Two top picks: The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension ($6, sephora.com) is affordable and contains 23% vitamin C. Glossier Super Pure ($28, glossier.com) is a splurge but contains a blend of niacinamide and vitamin B3.

— erin mayer, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes," 7 Mar. 2018
If that sounds too intimidating, Kim also offers a drugstore option: Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum, a moisturizing formula that uses peptides and the vitamin niacinamide to plump fine lines with zero irritation.

— chloe metzger, Marie Claire, "This $10 Serum Is the Reason Kim Kardashian Doesn't Have a Single Wrinkle," 25 Jan. 2018
Also look for ingredients like licorice, vitamin C, niacinamide, and resorcinol.

— jessica prince erlich, Harper's BAZAAR, "The New Skincare Secret," 27 Mar. 2015
This one gently exfoliates skin with three percent PHA, a trendy acid at the moment, and brightens with two percent niacinamide.

— devon abelman, Allure, "Cosrx: Everything You Need to Know About the Cult-Favorite K-Beauty Brand," 12 Oct. 2017
Marchbein says that as a 4 percent gel, niacinamide has been shown to be as effective as a 1 percent clindamycin gel, a topical antibiotic commonly used to treat acne.

— kaleigh fasanella, Allure, "Best Expert-Approved Acne Spot Treatments, According to Reddit Users," 27 Sep. 2017
Beyond thickening the skin with vitamin A, the rich cream attacks brown spots with niacinamide, and softens with natural oils and butters.

— jolene edgar, Town & Country, "These Anti-Aging Extras Will Take Your Skincare to the Next Level," 27 Sep. 2016

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niacinamide

noun ni·a·cin·amide \ ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd \

medical Definition of niacinamide

: a bitter crystalline basic amide C₆H₆N₂O that is a member of the vitamin B complex and is formed from and converted to niacin in the living organism, that occurs naturally usually as a constituent of coenzymes, and that is used similarly to niacin — called also nicotinamide

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