Our Best Skin Care Products Formulated With Niacinamide

While there’s no magical formula to follow for crafting the perfect skin care routine, including ingredients like retinol, vitamin C and niacinamide can help address skin concerns like dullness, dryness and dark spots and lead to brighter, smoother skin. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that helps reduce dark spots, calm redness and boost hydration, per the Cleveland Clinic. Furthermore, it can be used in a skin care routine with retinol and vitamin C to brighten the skin and ward off signs of aging. 

If you’re not already using niacinamide in your routine, you’re probably wondering how you can start incorporating it to reap its many benefits. You’ve come to the right place because we're sharing two of the top niacinamide products from L’Oréal Paris that you can add to your routine. The best part: You can get them both at the drugstore for less than $40.

What Does Niacinamide Do for the Skin?

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is found in a variety of serums, moisturizers and spot treatments, primarily for its broad range of benefits. Those include calming the skin and reducing redness, fading dark spots and minimizing excess oils, per the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 

“Niacinamide is super well tolerated,” adds Dr. Michelle Henry, board-certified dermatologist and L’Oréal Paris consultant. “It's always going to give you good benefits because it's soothing, mattifying, and it reduces pigment.” Furthermore, Dr. Henry recommends niacinamide because it can be used twice a day, and it can be used in the same routine as active ingredients, such as retinoids or vitamin C.

Top Products With Niacinamide 

Quality skin care products can be very high in price, but you shouldn’t have to go broke to create a solid skin care routine. The nice thing about L’Oréal Paris is that they combine quality formulations with affordable, accessible products. If you’re looking to add niacinamide to your routine without breaking the bank, here’s a serum and moisturizer from their impressive offering to consider. 

L’Oréal Paris Bright Reveal 12% [Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid] Dark Spot Serum

Consider this brightening serum meets spot treatment the answer to dark spots, post acne marks and age spots. Formulated with amino sulfonic acid to lightly exfoliate the skin’s surface, this niacinamide serum reveals fresher, clearer skin in just two weeks. It leads to smoother, luminous skin and more even skin tone with continued use over time. The lightweight finish is quick to absorb on the skin, and it doesn’t feel sticky or greasy. 

How to use it: Apply three to four drops of serum to the skin, morning and night after cleansing. Follow up with your favorite moisturizer and broad-spectrum sunscreen. 

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Pressed Night Moisturizer with Retinol + Niacinamide

We mentioned niacinamide’s soothing benefits, and those show true with this potent night cream. With a formula of retinol and niacinamide, it fights signs of aging, such as uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles and uneven texture. The niacinamide and soothing complex helps counteract the drying effects of retinol by soothing the skin and boosting hydration properties. Layer it on nightly to firm the skin and improve texture.

How to use it: Starting with once a week, apply this moisturizer at night after cleansing. Build up usage each week as your skin can tolerate it. Remember to always consult with your dermatologist before adding a new product or ingredient to your routine. 

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