# Vitamin B3

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/vitamin-b3

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Saudi Arabia.

Topical vitamin B3 strengthens the skin barrier, boosts essential proteins and ceramides, smooths fine lines, and calms redness from acne and rosacea. It suits dry skin and oily skin particularly well, and it is most commonly available in lightweight [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum). Because of its gentle nature, it layers easily into any daily skincare routine.

[Experimental Dermatology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17518989/)

This page shows vitamin b3 products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular vitamin b3 products

- [La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-intensive-revitalizing-mask/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [SAR 785.72 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00MZT0MDO?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Mer The Essential Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essential-tonic/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit
- [La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essence-foaming-cleanser/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-lifting-eye-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Hydrating Infused Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-hydrating-infused-emulsion/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-moisturizing-fresh-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/sesderma/azelac-ru-liposomal-serum/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/genaissance-de-la-mer-the-infused-lotion/for/mature-skin) — High fit

### Other vitamin b3 products

- [La Mer The Hydrating Infused Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-hydrating-infused-emulsion/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-moisturizing-fresh-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/genaissance-de-la-mer-the-infused-lotion/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-intensive-revitalizing-mask/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [SAR 785.72 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00MZT0MDO?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essence-foaming-cleanser/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Essential Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essential-tonic/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit
- [La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-lifting-eye-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/sesderma/azelac-ru-liposomal-serum/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Serum Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-serum-essence/for/dark-spots) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Oil Absorbing Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-oil-absorbing-tonic/for/oily-skin) — High fit

## What reviewers say about popular vitamin b3 products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular vitamin b3 product on Lovi.

- La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask Deep hydration ★4.5 · 200+ reviews High price point Convenient format “rescuer for dry skin” [What people say about The Intensive Revitalizing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-intensive-revitalizing-mask/for/mature-skin)
- La Mer The Essential Tonic Deeply hydrating ★4.2 · 100+ reviews Expensive price point Luxurious texture “quenching hydration” [What people say about The Essential Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essential-tonic/for/dry-sensitive-skin)
- La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser High efficiency ★4.5 · 600+ reviews Deep cleansing Luxurious lather “pea-sized amount needed” [What people say about The Essence Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essence-foaming-cleanser/for/mature-skin)
- La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum Extremely Expensive ★4.5 · 200+ reviews Excellent Applicator Tool Visibly Lifts/Tightens “Price is astronomical” [What people say about The Lifting Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-lifting-eye-serum/for/mature-skin)
- La Mer The Hydrating Infused Emulsion Lightweight texture ★4.6 · 500+ reviews High price Deep hydration “Featherlight formula” [What people say about The Hydrating Infused Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-hydrating-infused-emulsion/for/mature-skin)
- La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream Lightweight feel ★4.6 · 400+ reviews Very high price Cooling sensation “Super lightweight and feels fresh.” [What people say about The Moisturizing Fresh Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-moisturizing-fresh-cream/for/mature-skin)

### Vitamin B3 for dry skin

- [La Mer The Essential Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essential-tonic/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essence-foaming-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-intensive-revitalizing-mask/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [SAR 785.72 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00MZT0MDO?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-moisturizing-fresh-cream/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Hydrating Infused Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-hydrating-infused-emulsion/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/sesderma/azelac-ru-liposomal-serum/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-lifting-eye-serum/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/genaissance-de-la-mer-the-infused-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Serum Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-serum-essence/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Oil Absorbing Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-oil-absorbing-tonic/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit

### Vitamin B3 for oily skin

- [La Mer The Oil Absorbing Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-oil-absorbing-tonic/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/sesderma/azelac-ru-liposomal-serum/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Essential Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essential-tonic/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essence-foaming-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-intensive-revitalizing-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [SAR 785.72 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00MZT0MDO?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-lifting-eye-serum/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-moisturizing-fresh-cream/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/genaissance-de-la-mer-the-infused-lotion/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Serum Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-serum-essence/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Hydrating Infused Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-hydrating-infused-emulsion/for/oily-skin) — Low fit

### Vitamin B3 for combination skin

- [Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/sesderma/azelac-ru-liposomal-serum/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Essential Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essential-tonic/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essence-foaming-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Oil Absorbing Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-oil-absorbing-tonic/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-lifting-eye-serum/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-intensive-revitalizing-mask/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [SAR 785.72 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00MZT0MDO?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-moisturizing-fresh-cream/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/genaissance-de-la-mer-the-infused-lotion/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Serum Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-serum-essence/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Hydrating Infused Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-hydrating-infused-emulsion/for/combination-skin) — Low fit

### Vitamin B3 for sensitive skin

- [La Mer The Essential Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essential-tonic/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-lifting-eye-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/sesderma/azelac-ru-liposomal-serum/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/genaissance-de-la-mer-the-infused-lotion/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essence-foaming-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-intensive-revitalizing-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [SAR 785.72 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00MZT0MDO?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Mer The Hydrating Infused Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-hydrating-infused-emulsion/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-moisturizing-fresh-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Serum Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-serum-essence/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Oil Absorbing Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-oil-absorbing-tonic/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit

### Vitamin B3 for acne-prone skin

- [Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/sesderma/azelac-ru-liposomal-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Essential Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essential-tonic/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-intensive-revitalizing-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [SAR 785.72 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00MZT0MDO?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essence-foaming-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Hydrating Infused Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-hydrating-infused-emulsion/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-lifting-eye-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-moisturizing-fresh-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/genaissance-de-la-mer-the-infused-lotion/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Oil Absorbing Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-oil-absorbing-tonic/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Serum Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-serum-essence/for/acne-prone-skin) — Low fit

### Vitamin B3 for mature skin

- [La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-intensive-revitalizing-mask/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [SAR 785.72 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00MZT0MDO?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essence-foaming-cleanser/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Hydrating Infused Emulsion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-hydrating-infused-emulsion/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-moisturizing-fresh-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Essential Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-essential-tonic/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-lifting-eye-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/genaissance-de-la-mer-the-infused-lotion/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/sesderma/azelac-ru-liposomal-serum/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Serum Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-serum-essence/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [La Mer The Oil Absorbing Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/la-mer/the-oil-absorbing-tonic/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### How do you use vitamin b3?

Vitamin B3 can be applied topically to help stabilize the skin barrier, improve aging skin, and reduce inflammation. It is generally used as part of your daily skincare routine.

### Should you use vitamin b3 in the morning or at night?

You can use vitamin b3 both morning and night as it helps stabilize your skin barrier and improve skin texture at any time of day.

[Experimental Dermatology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17518989/)

### Can you use vitamin b3 every day?

Yes, you can use vitamin b3 every day because topical [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/niacinamide) stabilizes epidermal barrier function and demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects.

### Which skin types is vitamin b3 best for?

Vitamin b3 is well suited for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin types. Lovi gives a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin using La Mer The Essential Tonic, and High fits for various skin concerns across products like La Mer The Intensive Revitalizing Mask and Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum). Topical niacinamide helps stabilize barrier function, supports ceramide synthesis, and may improve skin surface structure and wrinkles.

[Experimental Dermatology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17518989/)

## Research on vitamin b3

- [A topical lipophilic niacin derivative increases NAD, epidermal differentiation and barrier function in photodamaged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17518989/) Vitamin B3 · Experimental Dermatology, 2007

## Brands with vitamin b3

- American skincare: [La Mer](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/la-mer)
- Spanish skincare: [Sesderma](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/sesderma)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every ingredient 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 ingredient guide: 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).

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