Muggu
Muggu Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Face Serum for UV Protection & Acne with 10% Niacinamide
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face serum with 10% Niacinamide and Cica extract
FEATURES
Soothes irritation, diminishes redness, fosters skin recovery, regulates sebum production, reduces pore size, fortifies skin barrier, refines skin texture, enhances tone, bolsters resilience, minimizes pores, targets acne, inflammation, and aging signs
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Paraben-Free, Alcohol-Free, Fragrance-Free
Who Is It For?
All Genders Suitable For Sensitive SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Acne Inflammation Aging Signs Redness Irritation Pore Size Skin Texture Skin ToneBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Muggu Says
Product Description:
Muggu Skincare Cica + Niacinamide Serum provides a transformative skincare journey through the synergistic blend of two potent ingredients. Crafted with soothing Cica extract and rejuvenating Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), this serum offers a holistic solution for diverse skin needs. Cica soothes irritation, diminishes redness, and fosters skin recovery. Meanwhile, Niacinamide regulates sebum production, reduces pore size, and fortifies the skin barrier. Together, they collaborate to refine skin texture, enhance tone, and bolster resilience. This serum, adept at minimizing pores, targets acne, inflammation, and aging signs, resulting in refreshed, balanced, and radiant skin. Integrate it into your daily regimen for visibly healthier and more radiant skin.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
cica-extract, niacinamide, hyaluronic-acid, centella-asiatica, vitamin-b3
Key Ingredients
Cica extract, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
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 โ 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%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ 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 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ 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 โ 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