Ingredient · dataset v56
Niacinamide and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
The amide form of vitamin B3, a small water-soluble barrier and brightening active; no fatty chain.
Water-soluble vitamin B3 with no fatty chain, so not a malassezia substrate; common in FA-safe products for anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating benefits, but not an antifungal.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Vitamin active
Also listed as
Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3
Checked products with this ingredient (11)
Product types: Body care, Cleansers, Makeup, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Toners
Body care (1)
Cleansers (1)
Makeup (1)
Micellar waters (1)
Moisturizers (2)
Serums & Treatments (4)
- Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 10% 30 ml
- SVR [B3] Essence Hydra 150 ml
- SVR [B3] Ampoule Hydra 30 ml
- COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 20 ml
Toners (1)
Related vitamin active
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — No known trigger
- Ascorbic Acid — No known trigger
- Ascorbyl Glucoside — No known trigger
- Biotin — No known trigger
- Erythorbic Acid — No known trigger
- Pantolactone — No known trigger
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate — No known trigger
- Tocopherol — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Niacinamide trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: The amide form of vitamin B3, a small water-soluble barrier and brightening active; no fatty chain.
Does Niacinamide feed Malassezia?
No known link: Niacinamide is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Niacinamide →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.