Niacinamide Serum: What It Does and When to Use It
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used widely in modern skincare. It has become popular because it can fit into many different routines without needing to become the most complicated step.
What does niacinamide do?
Niacinamide is commonly used in cosmetic formulas designed to support the skin barrier, improve moisture retention and help the complexion look more even and balanced.
The exact result depends on the full formula, how consistently it is used and what else is in your routine.
When should you use niacinamide serum?
- Cleanse.
- Apply niacinamide serum.
- Apply eye care if you use it.
- Moisturise.
- Use SPF in the morning.
Can you use niacinamide with other serums?
You can build a routine with more than one serum, but you do not need to. If you also use vitamin C or peptide products, decide what each one is adding before layering them together.
How to apply niacinamide serum
Use niacinamide after cleansing and before your moisturiser. Start with a clean face, apply the amount recommended on the product packaging and allow the serum to settle before adding your next step. Our upcoming CLEANSE Facial Wash is one option for that first step.
Many niacinamide serums are suitable for morning or evening use, but the directions for the specific product always come first. In the morning, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. If you are introducing a new formula, patch-test it and add it to your routine gradually, especially if your skin is easily irritated.
Niacinamide versus hyaluronic acid: what is the difference?
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, used in skincare to support the appearance of a more even complexion and the skin’s moisture barrier. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant: its main cosmetic role is to help attract and retain water for a hydrated feel. They are not interchangeable, and many formulas contain both ingredients.
What should you use alongside niacinamide?
Keep the rest of your routine simple. A moisturiser helps seal in hydration, while sunscreen is important during the day. Vitamin C, peptides and exfoliating acids can each have a place in skincare, but adding multiple new actives at once makes it harder to tell how your skin responds. Choose a routine based on your skin and the individual products’ instructions, not the number of steps.
If you’re comparing hydration-focused options, our upcoming BALANCE Prebiotic Barrier Serum is a separate lightweight serum. You do not need to layer both serums to build an effective basic routine.
Where REGENERATE fits
REGENERATE Niacinamide Face Serum is the Canna Magic niacinamide-led serum. It is designed as a lightweight everyday step for hydrated, brighter-looking, smoother-looking skin.
Follow it with RENEW Peptide Day Cream, and finish your morning routine with suitable sun protection.
Keep the routine simple
Cleanse, treat, moisturise and protect — then add extra steps only when there is a reason.
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