NIACINAMIDE · VITAMIN B3 · CAS 98-92-0
Niacinamide Powder
Brightening serums. Barrier creams. Oil-balancing gels. Age-care essences.
A familiar skincare ingredient can still create fresh reasons to buy. Build around niacinamide for multiple consumer needs—and differentiate with the right format and complementary actives.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is highly water-soluble and practical for serums, toners, gels and creams. NOYAIN supplies cosmetic-grade powder with clear assay and nicotinic acid specifications for formulation and sourcing reviews.
INCI
niacinamide
CAS
98-92-0
ASSAY SPECIFICATION
98.5–101.5%
NICOTINIC ACID LIMIT
≤100 ppm
STANDARD PACKING
25 kg/Box
WHY FORMULATE WITH NIACINAMIDE?
A Familiar Active. More Opportunities for Your Next Skincare Line.
Niacinamide has earned its place in everyday skincare. With well-established benefits and broad formulation versatility, it gives brands a practical foundation for developing products that address multiple skin concerns.
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CONSUMER APPEAL
From brightening to barrier care and oil balance, niacinamide addresses familiar skincare needs. Build on its established consumer recognition while differentiating your products through new textures, complementary actives, and targeted benefits.
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Develop brightening serums, barrier-care moisturizers, balancing gels, and age-care essences around one versatile ingredient. Explore different product concepts and ingredient combinations for your target market.
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FORMULATION & SOURCING
Niacinamide's high water solubility supports its use in a wide range of skincare formats. Defined assay and nicotinic acid specifications give formulators and purchasing teams clear parameters for raw-material evaluation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Know What Goes Into Your Formula
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
INCI | Niacinamide |
CAS | 98-92-0 |
Assay specification | 98.5–101.5% |
Nicotinic acid | ≤100 ppm |
Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
Standard packing | 25 kg / box |
TECHNICAL DOSSIER
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- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Batch Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Full INCI Composition & Carrier Info
- Formulation & Processing Guidance
FORMULATION WORKFLOW
One Active Ingredient. Four Commercial Product Concepts.
Explore how niacinamide can be combined with complementary ingredients, including selected NOYAIN actives, to develop differentiated skincare lines.
Brightening & Even Tone
Radiance & Tone-Care Serum
Develop a lightweight aqueous serum targeting dullness and uneven-looking skin tone. Niacinamide serves as a versatile central active for daily brightening concepts, offering broad flexibility to pair with complementary tone-care and hydrating ingredients.
Illustrative Niacinamide Level
2.0–5.0%
PRODUCT POSITIONING
Barrier Cream · Hydrating Lotion · Comforting Milky Serum
Suggested Active Pairings
01Alpha-ArbutinA complementary active for brightening and even-tone serum concepts.
02 Tranexamic AcidSuitable for developing targeted formulas addressing visible discoloration and uneven tone.
03 Sodium HyaluronateAdds aqueous hydration for a smoother, plumper-feeling skin finish.
Barrier Care & Hydration
Barrier-Support & Comfort Moisturizer
Create a comforting daily emulsion combining water-phase niacinamide with lipid-replenishing and hydrating ingredients. This direction is well suited for brands developing soothing moisturizers for dry, winter-stressed, or sensitive-feeling skin.
Illustrative Niacinamide Level 2.0–4.0%
PRODUCT POSITIONING
Barrier Cream · Hydrating Lotion · Comforting Milky Serum
Suggested Active Pairings
01 Ceramides + Squalane
Supports lipid replenishment and emollient barrier-care moisturizer concepts.
02 EctoinA complementary ingredient for hydration and environmental stress-care positioning.
03 Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
Classic skin-conditioning pairing for comfort-focused emulsions.
Oil Balance & Refining
Oil-Balancing & Refining Gel Serum
Formulate a refreshing, fast-absorbing fluid for oily or combination skin. Explore a combination of niacinamide and oil-control or soothing ingredients to improve the appearance of oily skin while maintaining a lightweight, comfortable skin feel.
Illustrative Niacinamide Level 2.0–4.0%
PRODUCT POSITIONING
Balancing Gel Serum · Clarifying Essence · Lightweight Fluid
Suggested Active Pairings
01 Zinc PCA
A practical co-ingredient for sebum-balance and clarifying skincare concepts.
02 BisabololSuitable for adding soothing, comfort-oriented care to blemish-prone formulas.
03 Sodium Hyaluronate
Provides oil-free aqueous hydration for lightweight gel systems.
Age-Defying & Skin Renewal
Multi-Active Age-Care & Renewal Essence
Position niacinamide within a premium age-care essence or ampoule. Combining vitamin B3 with advanced polynucleotides and peptides offers an attractive concept focused on visibly smoother skin, improved radiance, and daily barrier support.
Illustrative Niacinamide Level 2.0–5.0%
PRODUCT POSITIONING
Age-Care Essence · Multi-Active Ampoule · Daily Renewal Cream
Suggested Active Pairings
01 PDRN S1 (Sodium DNA)Explore a differentiated combination of salmon-derived PDRN and niacinamide for advanced age-care concepts.
02 PeptidesA complementary direction for firming and smoothing skincare lines.
03 Sodium Hyaluronate
Supports surface hydration and a cushioned, supple skin feel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Niacinamide Powder
- What does niacinamide do for skin?
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is a multifunctional skincare ingredient known for supporting the skin barrier, improving uneven-looking skin tone, balancing excess oil, and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Its versatility makes it suitable for brightening serums, barrier-care creams, oil-control products, and daily age-care formulations.
- What percentage of niacinamide should I use in skincare? Is 10% better than 5%?
A common starting range for cosmetic formulation is 2–5%, depending on the desired benefits and product type.
Published studies have demonstrated benefits at 2% and 5%, but higher concentrations are not automatically more effective. A 10% formula requires its own stability, safety, and skin-tolerance evaluation.
- What should you not mix with niacinamide?
Niacinamide can be combined with many popular skincare ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, panthenol, peptides, and vitamin C derivatives.
However, strongly acidic or alkaline conditions and certain oxidizing agents may affect its stability. Formulas containing low-pH acids or pure vitamin C should undergo compatibility and stability testing before commercialization.
- What is the recommended pH for niacinamide formulations?
A final pH of 5.0–7.0 is a practical starting point for many niacinamide skincare formulations, although other pH ranges may be feasible with appropriate testing.
Niacinamide can be incorporated into the water phase of serums, gels, and emulsions. Always verify pH stability, ingredient compatibility, and nicotinic acid formation in the finished formula.
- What is the difference between niacinamide powder and liquid niacinamide?
Niacinamide powder is a concentrated crystalline raw material that can be dissolved into water-based formulations.
Liquid niacinamide ingredients are typically pre-dissolved solutions containing water or other carriers. When comparing products, check their actual niacinamide content, complete composition, and recommended use levels.
- Can I request niacinamide samples, technical documents, and bulk pricing?
Yes. NOYAIN welcomes inquiries from skincare brands, OEM/ODM manufacturers, formulators, and ingredient distributors.
Contact our team to discuss sample availability, technical documents, MOQ, and bulk quotations. Please include your application, estimated quantity, and destination country.
Standard packaging is listed as 25 kg/box, subject to confirmation for the proposed order.
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