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Can you use Niacinamide with Sunscreen?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Niacinamide works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Niacinamide first, then Sunscreen, 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
    SunscreenSPF 30 – 50, PA+++
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

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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What Sunscreen does

The single most effective anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation product. In India's high-UV climate it decides whether every other active in your routine actually works.

Typical strength
SPF 30 – 50, PA+++
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry And Sensitive skin

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Niacinamide and Sunscreen together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Niacinamide works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

Which goes first, Niacinamide or Sunscreen?

Apply Niacinamide first, then Sunscreen. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH 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.

Should I use Sunscreen in the morning or at night?

Sunscreen: best in the morning. Use two finger-lengths for face and neck as the last morning step, every day, including indoors near windows. Reapply every 2–3 hours outdoors.

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