niacinamide

noun

ni·​a·​cin·​amide ˌnī-ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌmīd How to pronounce niacinamide (audio)
: 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 formula boasts an SPF of 40 and is formulated with skin-boosting ingredients niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and green tea extract. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Infused with amino peptides to firm and smooth the skin, niacinamide to nourish the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid for a plumping touch, Olay’s lifting cream offers moisture with an extra dose of rejuvenating benefits. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025 The patch's backbone is made of hyaluronic acid—a gooey polymer that's a common skincare ingredient—mixed with either antibacterial agents (including salicylic acid and Cannabis sativa extract) or anti-inflammatory agents (including niacinamide and chamomile extract). Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 Their formulations feature peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, but are always anchored in dermatological research. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for niacinamide

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First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of niacinamide was in 1942

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“Niacinamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niacinamide. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

niacinamide

noun
ni·​a·​cin·​amide ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd How to pronounce niacinamide (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce niacinamide (audio)
: 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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