Niacinamide: what it does and how to use it
নিয়াসিনামাইড · also called Vitamin B3, Nicotinamide
What is niacinamide?
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin that helps balance visible oil, refine the look of pores, calm redness and fade post-acne marks. It is gentle, works for almost every skin type and is effective from around 2–5%; 10% serums suit oily skin.
বাংলায়নিয়াসিনামাইড (ভিটামিন বি৩) তেল নিয়ন্ত্রণ, লোমকূপ ছোট দেখানো, লালচেভাব কমানো ও ব্রণের দাগ হালকা করতে সাহায্য করে। প্রায় সব ত্বকে মানানসই; ২–৫% থেকেই কাজ করে, তৈলাক্ত ত্বকে ১০%।
Benefits
- ✓Balances visible oil
- ✓Makes pores look smaller
- ✓Fades post-acne brown marks
- ✓Supports the skin barrier
How to use
- Apply after cleansing/toner and before moisturiser.
- Morning or night, once or twice a day.
- If 10% stings, use every other day or a lower percentage.
Strength: 2–5% for sensitive skin; 10% for oily, acne-prone skin.
Pairs well with
Niacinamide quick reference
| Attribute | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Recommended Strength | 2–5% for sensitive skin; 10% for oily, acne-prone skin. |
| Best Application Time | Morning or Evening after cleansing |
| Primary Skin Benefits | Balances visible oil, Makes pores look smaller, Fades post-acne brown marks |
| Target Concerns | Acne & breakouts, Oily skin, Dark spots & uneven tone, Large pores & blackheads |
Helps with: Acne & breakouts · Oily skin · Dark spots & uneven tone · Large pores & blackheads
Products with niacinamide in Bangladesh
Beauty of Joseon
🇰🇷South KoreaBeauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++
50ml · ৳23.0/ml
৳1,150৳1,600
Beauty of Joseon
🇰🇷South KoreaBeauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide
30ml · ৳36.5/ml
৳1,095৳1,550
SKIN1004
🇰🇷South KoreaSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
50ml · ৳22.1/ml
৳1,105৳1,800
Vaseline
🇺🇸United StatesVaseline Healthy Bright Gluta-Hya Serum Burst Lotion Dewy Radiance 300 ml
300ml · ৳3.8/ml
৳1,150৳1,550
SKIN1004
🇰🇷South KoreaSkin1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Light Spf 30 Pa++++ (50ml)
50ml · ৳26.4/ml
৳1,320৳1,800
Biodance
🇰🇷South KoreaBiodance Radiant Vita Niacinamide Real Deep Mask - 34g
34g · ৳38.8/g
৳1,320৳1,800
Pond's
🇮🇳IndiaPonds Bright Miracle Light Foundation Cream BB+ Cream with 3% Niacinamide Ivory 18g
18g · ৳56.7/g
৳1,020৳1,400
SKIN1004
🇰🇷South KoreaSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Niacinamide 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule 30ml
30ml · ৳44.0/ml
৳1,320৳1,800
L'Oréal Paris
🇺🇸United StatesLoreal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Retinol+Niacinamide Creme Compressee Anti-rides 50ml
50ml · ৳31.5/ml
৳1,575৳2,150
Plam
🇮🇳IndiaPlam 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water SPF 50 PA++++ Hybrid Sunscreen
100ml · ৳10.7/ml
৳1,065৳1,450
Chemist at Play
🇮🇳IndiaInnovist Chemist At Play with 5% Natural AHA Niacinamide Shea Butter AHA Body Lotion 236ml
236ml · ৳3.4/ml
৳810৳1,100
Deconstruct
🇮🇳IndiaDeconstruct Brightening Serum - 10% Niacinamide + 0.3% Alpha Arbutin 30ml
30ml · ৳38.3/ml
৳1,150৳1,550
Cos De Baha
🇰🇷South KoreaCos De BAHA Caffeine-10 Niacinamide-10 Serum (CN) 30ml
30ml · ৳44.0/ml
৳1,320৳1,800
Purito Seoul
🇰🇷South KoreaPurito Seoul TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum 30ml
30ml · ৳44.0/ml
৳1,320৳1,800
Pond's
🇮🇳IndiaPonds Natural SPF30 PA++ All In One 3% Niacinamide BB+ Cream 18g
18g · ৳59.2/g
৳1,065৳1,450
Beauty of Joseon
🇰🇷South KoreaBeauty of Joseon Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide 30 ml
30ml · ৳44.0/ml
৳1,320৳1,800
COSRX
🇰🇷South KoreaCosrx Low PH Niacinamide Miceller Cleansing Water 100ml
100ml · ৳13.2/ml
৳1,320৳1,800
Medicube
🇰🇷South KoreaMedicube Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Deep Clean Foam Cleanser 120g
120g · ৳8.5/g
৳1,020৳1,400
Dot & Key
🇮🇳IndiaDot & Key Strawberry Bright Niacinamide Gel Face Wash 100ml
100ml · ৳10.2/ml
৳1,020৳1,400
Pond's
🌍International ImportPonds Bright Beauty Niacinamide Anti-Dullness Facewash 100gm
100g · ৳10.2/g
৳1,020৳1,400
The Derma Co
🌍International ImportThe Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Daily Face Serum 30m
100ml · ৳11.5/ml
৳1,150৳1,550
The Derma Co
🌍International ImportThe Derma Co 2% Niacinamide Hydrating BB Cream 30g
30g · ৳34.0/g
৳1,020৳1,400
Dot & Key
🇮🇳IndiaDot & Key Strawberry Bright 10% Niacinamide Face Serum 30ml
30ml · ৳38.3/ml
৳1,150৳1,550
Innsaei
🌍International ImportInnsaei Niacinamide Body Lotion with Vitamin E 300ml
300ml · ৳2.7/ml
৳810৳1,100
skinO
🌍International ImportskinO Daily Gel Moisturizer with Niacinamide & Green Tea 70ml
70ml · ৳14.6/ml
৳1,020৳1,400
skinO
🌍International ImportskinO Niacinamide Ultra Light Glow Toner 100ml
100ml · ৳10.2/ml
৳1,020৳1,400
Care:nel
🌍International ImportCare Nel TXA 5 Niacinamide 10 Dark Spot Glow Serum 30ml
30ml · ৳38.3/ml
৳1,150৳1,550
Round Lab
🇰🇷South KoreaRound Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
50ml · ৳31.5/ml
৳1,575৳2,200
Beauty of Joseon
🇰🇷South KoreaBeauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++
50ml · ৳21.3/ml
৳1,065৳1,550
Round Lab
🇰🇷South KoreaRound Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
50ml · ৳23.0/ml
৳1,150৳1,650
Anua
🇰🇷South KoreaAnua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 50ml
50ml · ৳23.8/ml
৳1,190৳1,700
Axis-Y
🇰🇷South KoreaAxis-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
50ml · ৳22.1/ml
৳1,105৳1,600
Deconstruct
🇮🇳IndiaDeconstruct Brightening Sunscreen SPF 55+ with 2% Niacinamide 50g
50g · ৳11.7/g
৳585৳850
Mary & May
🇰🇷South KoreaMary & May Cica Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 50ml
50ml · ৳21.3/ml
৳1,065৳1,550
Questions people ask
What does niacinamide do for skin?
What does niacinamide do for skin?
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin that helps balance visible oil, refine the look of pores, calm redness and fade post-acne marks. It is gentle, works for almost every skin type and is effective from around 2–5%; 10% serums suit oily skin.
How do I use niacinamide in a skincare routine?
How do I use niacinamide in a skincare routine?
Apply niacinamide after gentle cleansing and toning, but before heavier barrier creams and daytime sunscreens. Start with 2 to 3 applications weekly to monitor skin tolerance, then gradually increase to once or twice daily use.
What ingredients pair well with niacinamide?
What ingredients pair well with niacinamide?
It pairs exceptionally well with hydrating and barrier-repair actives like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and gentle botanical extracts. Always follow daytime application with broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen to maximize skin protection and prevent photosensitivity.
Which products contain niacinamide?
Which products contain niacinamide?
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Minimalist 10% Niacinamide Face Serum, Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum, CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++, Dot & Key Mango Detan Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 80g, CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser, COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner, CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum, Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum, Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide, Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++, La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M, Palmers,Skinsuccess Fade Cream75g, Palmers Anti-Dark Spot Fade Cream Night Cream 75g, Dr.Althea Retinol Flat Iron Eye Roller 25mL, Vaseline Healthy Bright Gluta-Hya Serum Burst Lotion Dewy Radiance 300 ml, Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream 7ml, Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30, 89ml, I'm from Rice Serum 30ml, Olay Luminous Light Perfecting Cream Spf15 50g, Olay Luminous Light Perfecting Night Cream 50g., Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Light Spf 30 Pa++++ (50ml), Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightening Cream 50g, APLB Facial Cleanser Glutathione Niacinamide, 80 mL, APLB Zinc Niacinamide Facial Cream 55ml, Anua Kpop Demon Hunters Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum 50ml, Biodance Radiant Vita Niacinamide Real Deep Mask - 34g, APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Sheet Mask - 25 ml, APLB Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide Ampoule Serum (40ml), APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Body Wash 300ml, Jumiso Niacinamide 20 Serum 40ml, Ponds Bright Miracle Light Foundation Cream BB+ Cream with 3% Niacinamide Ivory 18g, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Niacinamide 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule 30ml, Loreal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Retinol+Niacinamide Creme Compressee Anti-rides 50ml, APLB Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide Body Lotion 300ml, APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Sunscreen 40ml, Plam 2% Niacinamide & Rice Water SPF 50 PA++++ Hybrid Sunscreen, Nineless - B-Boost 10 Niacinamide Serum 30ml, COS DE BAHA Arbutin Niacinamide Serum - 30ml, APLB Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide Facial Cream 55ml, Innovist Chemist At Play with 5% Natural AHA Niacinamide Shea Butter AHA Body Lotion 236ml, Deconstruct Brightening Serum - 10% Niacinamide + 0.3% Alpha Arbutin 30ml, Anua Niacinamide 10 Txa 4 Serum 10ml, Cos De BAHA Niacinamide 10 Serum (N) 30ml, Cos De BAHA Caffeine-10 Niacinamide-10 Serum (CN) 30ml, Purito Seoul TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum 30ml, Ponds Natural SPF30 PA++ All In One 3% Niacinamide BB+ Cream 18g, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 60ml, Dove Shampoo Niacinamide Detox Micellar 360 Ml, Jumiso Niacinamide 10 Serum 40ml, Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide 30 ml, Medicube TXA + Niacinamide 15% Serum 30ml, Cosrx Low PH Niacinamide Miceller Cleansing Water 100ml, Medicube Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Deep Clean Foam Cleanser 120g, Vaseline Intensive Care Vitamin B3 Body Oil – 200ml, Simple 10% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Booster ..., Tiam Vita B3 Source Niacinamide 40ml, Dot & Key Strawberry Bright Niacinamide Gel Face Wash 100ml, APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream 55ml, APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum 40 ml, APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Beauty Tablet 15gm, Ponds Bright Beauty Niacinamide Anti-Dullness Facewash 100gm, Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Niacinamide Serum 30ml, APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion 300ml, The Derma Co 10% Niacinamide Daily Face Serum 30m, The Derma Co 2% Niacinamide Hydrating BB Cream 30g, Minimalist 10 % Niacinamide Face Serum 30g, Dot & Key Strawberry Bright 10% Niacinamide Face Serum 30ml, Dot & Key Cica+ 10% Niacinamide Face Serum 30ml, Innsaei Niacinamide Body Lotion with Vitamin E 300ml, skinO Daily Gel Moisturizer with Niacinamide & Green Tea 70ml, skinO Niacinamide Ultra Light Glow Toner 100ml, Care Nel TXA 5 Niacinamide 10 Dark Spot Glow Serum 30ml, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum 60ml, Care Nel Niacinamide 10% Zinc 1% Serum 30ml, Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Serum 30ml, Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++, Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++, Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 50ml, Axis-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++, Deconstruct Brightening Sunscreen SPF 55+ with 2% Niacinamide 50g, Mary & May Cica Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 50ml, Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++, Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum.
Can I use niacinamide every day?
Can I use niacinamide every day?
Yes — once or twice daily. It is one of the best-tolerated actives.
Can niacinamide and vitamin C be used together?
Can niacinamide and vitamin C be used together?
Yes. The old warning was based on outdated studies using pure forms under heat. If you feel stinging, separate them morning and night.
How long does niacinamide take to work?
How long does niacinamide take to work?
Oil control can feel better within 2–4 weeks; marks and pores take 8–12 weeks.













































































