Adaptiva

Niacinamide

Also known as: vitamin b3, nicotinamide
humectant ✓ Doctor-validated Safety baseline 90/100 ✓ Pregnancy-safe

What it does

Vitamin B3 — supports barrier, evens tone, calms inflammation.

Performance by skin type & concern

Skin typeConcernEfficacySafety
Any oiliness
90/100
95/100
Any pigmentation
75/100
92/100
Sensitive redness
70/100
92/100

Pairs well & pairs poorly with

Synergies

  • Hyaluronic Acid Barrier-friendly hydration combination.
  • Centella Asiatica Calming + barrier-supporting; great for sensitive skin.
  • Snail Mucin Hydration + barrier support — well-tolerated together.
  • Caffeine Common in eye creams — depuffing plus pigmentation support.
  • Green Tea Extract Anti-inflammatory pairing for sensitive, oily skin.
  • Madecassoside Supports barrier recovery for inflamed or post-procedure skin.
  • Lactobionic Acid Gentle exfoliation + barrier reinforcement — sensitive-skin friendly.