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niacinamide.

also: Vitamin B3

Definition

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare to even tone, strengthen the skin barrier, and reduce pore appearance.

why it matters.

Niacinamide is one of the few active ingredients that plays nicely with self tan — no fade acceleration, no interference with DHA.