La Roche-Posay Niacinamide 10 Serum, 30ml

This is La Roche-Posay's straightforward niacinamide serum at 10%, without the additional targeting of the Mela B3 version. It suits anyone who wants niacinamide as a general step in their routine rather than aimed specifically at post-acne marks, and it comes in at a lower price for that reason.

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 and one of the most widely used ingredients in skincare, largely because it is tolerated by skin that reacts to almost everything else.

Specs

• Key ingredient: Niacinamide 10%
• Form: Face serum
• Volume: 30ml
• Used for: Uneven tone, texture, visible pores
• Skin type: All, including sensitive
• Brand: La Roche-Posay

Benefits

• A simple single-active serum, useful if you prefer to know exactly what you are adding to a routine
• Niacinamide is among the most tolerable actives, so it suits skin that reacts to acids or retinoids
• 10% is at the higher end. Starting every other day is sensible if your skin is sensitive
• Cheaper than the Mela B3 version, which is aimed more specifically at post-acne marks
• Can be used morning or evening, and layers easily under other products

How to Use

• Apply a few drops to clean skin, morning or evening
• Pat in gently and let it absorb before your moisturiser
• Follow with SPF in the morning
• Start every other day if your skin is reactive
• Introduce one new active at a time
• Avoid the eye area and patch test before first use