niacinamide
noun
ni·a·cin·amide
ˌnī-ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌmīd 
: 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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This rich cream contains the works: brightening niacinamide, firming peptides, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and conditioning ceramides.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024
Case in point: Olay’s Super Serum packs a punch, with brightening vitamin C, soothing niacinamide, plumping hyaluronic acid, and exfoliating lactic acid.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 July 2024
Retailing for $30 and developed over 18 months, the new product is said to have 59 percent skin care ingredients, with a blend of cloudberry, caffeine, bakuchiol, niacinamide, aloe and the brand’s signature maracujá passion fruit.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 26 June 2024
The fragrance-free formula offers 15% zinc oxide for UVA/UBA protection, niacinamide to help reduce the look of dark spots (which sun exposure can worsen FYI), along with hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and aloe to soothe.
—Essence, 22 May 2024
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Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024
Case in point: Olay’s Super Serum packs a punch, with brightening vitamin C, soothing niacinamide, plumping hyaluronic acid, and exfoliating lactic acid.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 July 2024
Retailing for $30 and developed over 18 months, the new product is said to have 59 percent skin care ingredients, with a blend of cloudberry, caffeine, bakuchiol, niacinamide, aloe and the brand’s signature maracujá passion fruit.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 26 June 2024
The fragrance-free formula offers 15% zinc oxide for UVA/UBA protection, niacinamide to help reduce the look of dark spots (which sun exposure can worsen FYI), along with hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and aloe to soothe.
—Essence, 22 May 2024
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niacinamide
noun
ni·a·cin·amide
ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd
: a compound of the vitamin B complex that is used like niacin
Medical Definition
niacinamide
noun
ni·a·cin·amide
ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd
: 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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