Niacinamide
Low ConcernQuick verdict
Low riskNiacinamide skin safety dashboard
Niacinamide scores 92/100 across 9 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.
Comedogenic rating
0/5Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.
Fungal acne concern
LowerNo major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.
Pregnancy concern
LowerNo elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.
Skin types to avoid
None flaggedBased on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.
What is Niacinamide and why is it used?
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Will Niacinamide clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Niacinamide has an estimated comedogenic risk of 0/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 9 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Niacinamide?
Niacinamide currently scores 92/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Niacinamide safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Niacinamide a safety score of 92/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Niacinamide?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Niacinamide, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
How we rate this ingredient
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CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
Ref: Niacinamide
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PubChem
Ref: CAS 98-92-0
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
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B pure concentrated facial serum
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