- Comedogenic
- 0 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Vitamin active
- INCI name
- Niacinamide
- Also listed as
- Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Niacinamide scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, and it is fungal-acne safe too. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Niacinamide
- CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
- CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
- CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
- The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum
- Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ In-Vivo Tested Sunscreen
- CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
- CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
- CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
- CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
- CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
- Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
- COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
- Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen
- The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Niacinamide comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Niacinamide has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5. A non-comedogenic, sebum-regulating active that is actually helpful for acne-prone skin.
Is Niacinamide safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Niacinamide is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Niacinamide cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Niacinamide?
On labels it can also appear as Nicotinamide or Vitamin B3.