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Can you use Ceramides with Niacinamide?

Safe to mix

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.

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.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Niacinamide2% – 10%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Ceramidesvaries
  4. 4
    Moisturiserseal 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

Everything that pairs with Niacinamide →

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.

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