How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Niacinamide first, then Ceramides, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Niacinamide2% – 10%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Ceramidesvaries
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
What Ceramides does
Lipids that make up about half of your skin barrier. Topping them up reduces water loss, stinging and flakiness, which makes ceramides the best friend of anyone using retinoids or acids.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Dry, Sensitive, Normal, Combination And Oily skin
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What Niacinamide does
An all-rounder that controls oil, strengthens the skin barrier, reduces redness and evens out tone. It gets along with almost every other active, which is why it is in so many routines.
- Typical strength
- 2% – 10%
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Oily, Combination, Normal, Sensitive And Dry skin
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Trying to choose one? Read Ceramides vs Niacinamide: which is better for your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ceramides and Niacinamide together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Ceramides and Niacinamide, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (barrier and redness), so together they reinforce each other.
Which goes first, Ceramides or Niacinamide?
Apply Niacinamide first, then Ceramides. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Ceramides in the morning or at night?
Ceramides: works morning or night. Use as your moisturiser step, morning and night. On nights with actives, you can buffer by applying a ceramide cream first.
Should I use Niacinamide in the morning or at night?
Niacinamide: works morning or night. Use morning, night or both, after water-based serums. 4–5% is enough for most people. Very high percentages can cause flushing on sensitive skin.