Niacinamide in K-Beauty
THE KOREAN BEAUTY SHOW PODCAST
Niacinamide In K-Beauty: Benefits, Myths & How Much You Actually Need
Niacinamide has been a K-Beauty favourite for years thanks to its ability to brighten dull skin, support the skin barrier, improve the look of uneven tone and work across a huge range of skin types.
In this episode we're diving into the science behind niacinamide, who should use it, whether you can pair it with Vitamin C and why more isn't always better.
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Most Korean beauty products use around 2% niacinamide because that's enough to deliver brightening benefits without chasing unnecessarily high percentages.
Key Takeaways
What You'll Learn In This Episode
What Niacinamide Actually Does
Why it's much more than just a brightening ingredient.
The 2% Rule
Why Korean beauty brands rarely need extremely high concentrations.
Vitamin C Compatibility
Whether the old warnings about using them together are actually true.
Best Products
Our favourite niacinamide products for brightening and barrier support.
Ingredient Spotlight
What Is Niacinamide?
A form of Vitamin B3, niacinamide is one of the most versatile ingredients in skincare.
While it is perhaps best known for brightening dull skin, it also supports the skin barrier, helps improve the appearance of redness and uneven tone, and works well across a wide variety of skin types.
This is one of the reasons niacinamide has become such a staple in Korean skincare formulations.
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"Niacinamide is a jack of all trades, working for a wide variety of skin types, ages and skin concerns."
- Lauren Lee, Host of the Korean Beauty Show podcast
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