What Is Niacinamide? Benefits, Uses & How to Add It to Your Routine
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Niacinamide is one of the most searched skincare ingredients in the world — and for good reason. Versatile, well-tolerated and compatible with almost every other cosmetic ingredient, it has become a staple in modern skincare formulations across all categories.
If you've searched "What is Niacinamide?", this guide explains what it is, why it's used, which ingredients pair well with it, and how Nēaē Skin incorporates it across our entire collection.
What Is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 — a water-soluble vitamin that occurs naturally in the body. In cosmetic skincare, it is one of the most widely used ingredients across serums, toners, moisturisers and setting sprays, valued for its versatility and compatibility with other cosmetic ingredients.
It is suitable for all skin types and is commonly included in formulations designed for everyday use — morning and evening.
Why Is Niacinamide So Popular?
Niacinamide's popularity comes from its exceptional versatility. Unlike many advanced cosmetic ingredients that are formulated for specific concerns, Niacinamide pairs naturally with almost everything — including Hyaluronic Acid, PDRN, Copper Peptides, Bakuchiol, Ceramides, Vitamin C, NAD+, Collagen and Peptides.
This makes it a natural anchor ingredient in multi-ingredient formulations — and a key part of Nēaē Skin's Fusion-Hybrid Beauty philosophy.
How Nēaē Skin Uses Niacinamide
At Nēaē Skin, Niacinamide is not an afterthought — it runs through almost every formulation in our collection, from serums and setting sprays to ampoules and mists. Here's where you'll find it.
Glowing Drip 28% Formula
Niacinamide is the lead ingredient in the Glowing Drip 28% Formula — combined with Bakuchiol, Copper Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Licorice Root Extract, Prebiotic & Probiotic Complex and Squalane. Nominated for Best Serum at the STHLM Beauty Week Awards 2026.
Collagen Drip 35%
Niacinamide features alongside Soluble Collagen, PDRN, Bakuchiol, Copper Peptides, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Oil and Squalane in our most ingredient-rich Drip System™ formula.
Salmon DNA Drip 30% Formula
Niacinamide is combined with PDRN, Grape Exosomes, Copper Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Bakuchiol, Squalane and Astaxanthin in this next-generation formulation. Nominated for Best Serum at the STHLM Beauty Week Awards 2026.
HydraNAD+™
Niacinamide is combined with NAD+, 6 forms of Hyaluronic Acid and additional brightening ingredients in this advanced hydration formula from The Next Gen Longevity Collection™.
Snail Mucin Serum
Niacinamide pairs with Snail Mucin, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and Collagen in this hydration-rich brightening formula.
Salmon DNA Soft Pink Serum
Niacinamide is combined with PDRN, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide NP and a multi-peptide complex in this lightweight, plumping formula.
Cinderella Glow in a Bottle
Niacinamide pairs with Vitamin C, Collagen and Peptides in this glow-focused brightening serum.
Dragon's Blood Serum
Niacinamide is combined with Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica and Snow Mushroom in this soothing, hydrating formula.
Salmon DNA Ampoules
Niacinamide features alongside PDRN, Collagen and Glutathione in these concentrated treatment ampoules.
PDRN Pink Serum Mist
Niacinamide is combined with PDRN and Hyaluronic Acid in this dewy-finish serum mist.
Dewy Glow Setting Spray
Niacinamide pairs with Hyaluronic Acid in this skincare-infused setting spray for a dewy, luminous finish.
Flawless Matte Setting Spray
Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid combine in this matte-finish setting spray designed for long-lasting wear.
Radiant Shimmer Setting Spray
Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid feature in this shimmer-finish setting spray for a radiant, glowing look.
Where Niacinamide Fits Within The Nēaē Skin Cycle
Because Niacinamide is suitable for both morning and evening use, it appears across multiple steps of The Nēaē Skin Cycle — from treatment serums to setting sprays.
A Nēaē Skin evening routine featuring Niacinamide may include:
- Cleanse with the Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser
- Prepare with the Hyaluronic Acid Toner
- Apply your chosen Drip System™ serum — Glowing Drip 28% Formula, Collagen Drip 35% or Salmon DNA Drip 30% Formula
- Layer HydraNAD+™ for advanced multi-molecular hydration
- Finish with CentellaBIO™ for barrier renewal and overnight repair
- Complete with your preferred moisturiser
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 widely used in cosmetic skincare formulations. It is one of the most versatile cosmetic ingredients available, compatible with almost all other skincare ingredients.
Can Niacinamide be used with Vitamin C?
Yes. Niacinamide and Vitamin C are commonly included together in cosmetic formulations, including Nēaē Skin's Collagen Drip 35% and Cinderella Glow in a Bottle.
Can Niacinamide be used with Hyaluronic Acid?
Yes. These two ingredients appear together across many Nēaē Skin formulations, including the Glowing Drip 28% Formula, HydraNAD+™ and all three setting sprays.
Can Niacinamide be used morning and evening?
Yes. Niacinamide is suitable for both morning and evening use and is included in Nēaē Skin formulations designed for both parts of The Nēaē Skin Cycle.
Which Nēaē Skin products contain Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is featured across the Nēaē Skin collection including Glowing Drip 28% Formula, Collagen Drip 35%, Salmon DNA Drip 30% Formula, HydraNAD+™, Snail Mucin Serum and many more.
Final Thoughts
Niacinamide has earned its place as one of skincare's most essential and universally loved ingredients — and at Nēaē Skin, it runs through almost every formulation we make.
From The Drip System™ serums to HydraNAD+™, setting sprays and ampoules, Niacinamide is always combined with carefully selected complementary ingredients — because exceptional skincare is built on the complete formula, not a single ingredient.