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niacinamide
noun
ni·a·cin·amide
ˌnī-ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌmīd
: a compound C6H6N2O of the vitamin B complex found especially as a constituent of coenzymes and used similarly to niacin
called also nicotinamide
Examples of niacinamide in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide offer hydration and help soothe the skin.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
Serums and treatments: Consider applying specific serums or treatments like vitamin C serums, hyaluronic acid, or niacinamide, which can target specific skin concerns like fine lines, discoloration, and hyperpigmentation.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 29 Feb. 2024
Serums like the Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum or the CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum also have nourishing ingredients such as ceramides, peptides, and niacinamide to boost your skin’s moisture levels and help fortify the skin barrier.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2024
If your skin is looking a little dull, these two products will brighten up your complexion à la tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and lotus seed extract (SkinMedica) or L-ascorbic acid and hyaluronic acid (Obagi Medical).
—Sarah Han, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
Ideal for all skin types, the Dr. Jart+ mask boasts a soft, flexible material for cooling the skin along with an ampoule filled with collagen, niacinamide and glyerin.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024
The lotion even contains niacinamide to calm your skin, which is great for people who are prone to redness or irritation.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
Pros: Extremely lightweight; includes niacinamide to calm and soothe skin
Cons: While not mandatory, it’s suggested to layer a regular lotion on top for the best results.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
The illuminating serum still has its skincare ingredients, including niacinamide to even skin tone, shrink pores, boost the skin barrier and brighten, along with centella asiatica to reduce redness and hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1942, in the meaning defined above
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“Niacinamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niacinamide. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
niacinamide
noun
ni·a·cin·amide
ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd
: a compound of the vitamin B complex that is used like niacin
Medical Definition
niacinamide
noun
ni·a·cin·amide
ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd
: a bitter crystalline basic amide C6H6N2O that is a member of the vitamin B complex and is formed from and converted to niacin in the living organism, that occurs naturally usually as a constituent of coenzymes, and that is used similarly to niacin
called also nicotinamide
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