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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The ultra-gentle formula even includes some niacinamide to help calm and soothe irritated skin.
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Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Along with the acids, this formula also contains niacinamide, which is helpful for tone and texture.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 10 Apr. 2024
In fact, the moisturizer combines three types of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide (which possesses excellent redness-reducing and skin tone-balancing benefits).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
With a base of nourishing ginseng water, the formula also contains 2% niacinamide to control oil production and fade dark spots, as well as 0.5% beta hydroxy acid ton gently resurface skin and slough away dead skin cells.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
These Watermelon Dew Drops provide an instant glow while hydrating and smoothing your skin with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
In addition to broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection, the formula contains hydrating ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to help moisturize the skin barrier.
—Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
This is thanks to redness-reducing niacinamide, which targets blemishes, dark spots, and rosacea.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
If that's not enough, boost your complexion's natural radiance with JLo Beauty's That JLo Glow Serum, a skin-care cocktail mixed with equal parts niacinamide and squalane.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Along with the acids, this formula also contains niacinamide, which is helpful for tone and texture.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 10 Apr. 2024
In fact, the moisturizer combines three types of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide (which possesses excellent redness-reducing and skin tone-balancing benefits).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
With a base of nourishing ginseng water, the formula also contains 2% niacinamide to control oil production and fade dark spots, as well as 0.5% beta hydroxy acid ton gently resurface skin and slough away dead skin cells.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
These Watermelon Dew Drops provide an instant glow while hydrating and smoothing your skin with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
In addition to broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection, the formula contains hydrating ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to help moisturize the skin barrier.
—Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
This is thanks to redness-reducing niacinamide, which targets blemishes, dark spots, and rosacea.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
If that's not enough, boost your complexion's natural radiance with JLo Beauty's That JLo Glow Serum, a skin-care cocktail mixed with equal parts niacinamide and squalane.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 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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