# Niacinamide and zinc Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Italy. Work well together Use them together in the same routine, applying [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide) first and [zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc) second to help control excess oil and soothe skin. Niacinamide and zinc work as a team to calm redness and keep your skin clear of breakouts. If your skin feels sensitive, try using a lower strength or applying them on alternate days. - [All about niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide) - [All about zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc) ### [Niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide) products - [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-double-repair-face-moisturizer/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [€19.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B09DPGJC3B?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [€24.75 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CRSJ46YD?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cetaphil/gentle-skin-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€12.34 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CDXXGBK4?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-hydrating-gentle-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€17.59 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B01N7T7JKJ?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/dr-althea/345-relief-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [€21.80 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07PK2P2XB?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/biodance/bio-collagen-real-deep-mask/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [€16.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0DT18YRT9?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/olay/regenerist-micro-sculpting-cream/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [€51.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B007M81B4M?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cerave/resurfacing-retinol-serum/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [€21.60 at Notino](https://www.notino.it/cerave/blemish-control-siero-attivo-con-retinolo/p-16142856/) - [CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cerave/pm-facial-moisturizing-lotion/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [€14.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07C5XYT19?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/pdrn-pink-peptide-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [€16.60 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0DBF65JYY?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/cerave/renewing-sa-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [€16.89 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B00U1YCRD8?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/medicube/collagen-jelly-cream/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [€19.12 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CM2PPNMW?tag=lovi-care-web-product09-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ### [Zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc) products - [Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/p/minimalist/vitamin-b5-10-moisturizer/for/mature-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Can you use niacinamide and zinc together? Yes, you can use [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide) and [zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc) together as they work well to improve acne control and reduce inflammation. This combination helps modulate sebum and bacterial activity, and you can find it in products like BYOMA Clarifying [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/serum) and Sunday Riley Saturn [Sulfur](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/sulfur) Spot Treatment Mask. [The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41487026/) ### Which goes first, niacinamide or zinc? Niacinamide and zinc work well together to improve acne control and reduce inflammation, and you can find both ingredients in products like BYOMA Clarifying Serum and Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask. ### Are niacinamide and zinc good for sensitive skin? Yes, niacinamide and zinc work well together to improve acne control and reduce inflammation for oily and acne-prone skin. You can find both ingredients in products like BYOMA Clarifying Serum and Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask. ## Research on niacinamide and zinc - [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 - [Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021 - [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 - [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 - [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025 - [Assessment of the Benefit of a Deep Cleansing Gel Containing Salicylic Acid 2%, Zinc Gluconate 0.2% and Lipohydroxy Acids 0.05% in Patients with Mild to Moderate Truncal Acne: Results from an Exploratory Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36698447/) Zinc · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023 - [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Rapid and Visible Efficacy of a Dermocosmetic in Acne Patients With Fair Skin Phototypes: Results of a Randomized Split-Face Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41487026/) Zinc · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026 ## Other combinations - Depends on the strength: [Retinol and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/retinol-and-niacinamide) - Depends on the strength: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-niacinamide) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-citric-acid) - Depends on the strength: [Glycolic acid and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-niacinamide) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lactic-acid) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-mandelic-acid) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-salicylic-acid) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-gluconolactone) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lactobionic-acid) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and cholesterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-cholesterol) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lauric-acid) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and linoleic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-linoleic-acid) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-tri-ceramide-complex) - Depends on the strength: [Adapalene and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/adapalene-and-niacinamide) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-granactive-retinoid) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-pro-retinol) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and retinal](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-retinal) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-retinoid-blend) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-tretinoin) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and vitamin A](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-vitamin-a) - Depends on the strength: [Salicylic acid and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-zinc) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-bio-placenta-peptides) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-collagen-peptide) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-copper-peptide) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-hexapeptide) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-hexapeptide-9) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-hyaluronic-acid) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and bakuchiol](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-bakuchiol) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc gluconate](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc-gluconate) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc-oxide) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc sulfate](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc-sulfate) - Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-niacinamide) - Keep them apart: [Niacinamide and lipohydroxy acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lipohydroxy-acid) - Work well together: [Ferulic acid and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-niacinamide) - Work well together: [Green tea and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/green-tea-and-niacinamide) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-vitamin-e) - Keep them apart: [Niacinamide and isopropyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-isopropyl-alcohol) - Keep them apart: [Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/acetyl-hexapeptide-3-and-zinc) - Keep them apart: [Bio-placenta peptides and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/bio-placenta-peptides-and-zinc) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc-and-collagen-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc-and-copper-peptide) - Keep them apart: [Hexapeptide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/hexapeptide-and-zinc) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc-and-hexapeptide-9) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc-and-peptide-rich-plasma) - Keep them apart: [Zinc and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/zinc-and-triple-peptide-blend) - Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-zinc) - Work well together: [Niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside](https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-ascorbyl-glucoside) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi checks every pairing with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind this pairing advice: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc (this page) - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc