
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Niacinamide serum with Long Life Herb
FEATURES
Strengthens skin barrier, improves signs of aging, reduces fine lines, improves texture, boosts radiance
BEST FOR
All skin types
CHECKS
Free of SLS, parabens, formaldehyde, synthetic fragrance, gluten
Who Is It For?
All Ages All Skin Types And TonesWhat Does It Help With?
Anti-aging Skin Barrier Strengthening Texture Improvement Radiance Enhancement Fine Lines ReductionBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Bare Minerals Says
Product Description:
Powered by mineral-rich Long Life Herb, this vegan niacinamide serum dramatically improves visible signs of aging, and is clinically shown to strengthen skin's barrier to help resist damage.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water (Aqua/Eau), Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Squalane, Trehalose, Peucedanum Japonicum Leaf/Stem Extract, Eschscholzia Californica Leaf Cell Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Zingiber Aromaticus Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Potassium Hydroxide, Isostearic Acid, Carbomer, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Beheneth-20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Batyl Alcohol, Disodium Edta, Sodium Metaphosphate, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Metabisulfite, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain/Peut contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Key Ingredients
Long Life Herb, Niacinamide
Ingredients Details
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%–10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes – synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes – one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin – use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12