Niacinamide for oily skin,
visible balance
By midday, your skin is already shiny, your make-up has shifted and your pores suddenly look more visible? That's not necessarily a sign you need to strip it even more.
Why niacinamide suits oily skin so well
Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, doesn't try to dry out the skin to make shine disappear. It helps support the skin's barrier function — a more comfortable, better-hydrated barrier generally reacts less by overproducing sebum.
On oily or combination skin, this translates into a more balanced finish over the weeks: a less shiny T-zone, smoother skin texture, less noticeable pores and gradually fading post-acne marks.
Which percentage should you choose?
To start with, a product dosed between 2 and 5% is often an excellent choice, comfortable even for sensitive skin. 10% formulas are popular for skin already used to actives — a higher percentage isn't automatically more effective, and if your skin stings, it's better to use it less often.
How to add niacinamide to your routine
Apply it after cleansing, then finish with a suitable cream. In the morning, sun protection remains the non-negotiable step, even for oily skin.
Which actives should you pair it with?
It pairs beautifully with salicylic acid, which is especially useful when pores are congested. Use the BHA two or three evenings a week, then apply niacinamide to keep skin comfortable.
The mistakes that keep shine going
The first mistake is confusing oily skin with sufficiently hydrated skin — skin that shines can also lack water. The second is stacking actives: 10% niacinamide, an exfoliant every evening, a daily purifying mask, retinol and spot treatment. This strategy often weakens the barrier, leading to more redness and more spots.
- ANUA Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% to regulate sebum and marks
- MEISANI Niacinamide Cucumber Gel Cream to hydrate without weighing down
- MEISANI Puri-Tea Salicylic Gel for congested pores
- See the Oily Skin collection →
- Niacinamide regulates sebum without drying out the skin.
- 2–5% to start with, 10% for skin already used to it.
- Pairs well with BHA, vitamin C and retinol — used alternately.
- Oily skin needs hydration, not a diet.
At Haru & Bom, niacinamide can become that simple step that helps your skin glow with health rather than sebum. Discover the oily skin selection →
