# Ferulic acid and niacinamide

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-niacinamide

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

Work well together

Use them together in your morning routine, applying the antioxidant [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) first and following it with [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide). They work as a team to protect skin from daily damage and boost overall brightness. You can use your regular strength since they blend smoothly together.

- [All about ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ferulic-acid)
- [All about niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide)

### [Ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ferulic-acid) products

- [Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/mad-hippie/vitamin-c-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [£26.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DKF7XPW?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/skinceuticals/phloretin-cf/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [£134.38 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H228X6CQ?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/paula-s-choice/c15-super-booster/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£56.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H9975SCY?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/skinceuticals/silymarin-cf/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [£169.00 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/skinceuticals-silymarin-cf-vitamin-c-salicylic-acid-antioxidant-serum-30ml/12781515/)
- [Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/dr-dennis-gross/advanced-retinol-ferulic-triple-correction-eye-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£55.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DTQ89FC6?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [NATURIUM Multi-Peptide Advanced Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/naturium/multi-peptide-advanced-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£27.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJFWCRF2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Fresh Day Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/drunk-elephant/c-firmatm-fresh-day-serum/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [£71.80 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00L87WZCU?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [SkinCeuticals Serum 10](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/skinceuticals/serum-10/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [£105.00 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/skinceuticals-serum-10-antioxidant-vitamin-c-serum-for-sensitive-skin-30ml/11705730/)
- [Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/perricone-md/vitamin-c-ester-brightening-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£29.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GVS3XT3?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Seoul Ceuticals Day Glow Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/seoul-ceuticals/day-glow-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£17.80 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072K1LNNY?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/skinceuticals/aox-eye-gel/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [True Botanicals Vitamin C Booster](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/true-botanicals/vitamin-c-booster/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [£75.85 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HZDVYHC?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide) products

- [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-double-repair-face-moisturizer/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [£8.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07C5SKVL7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/cetaphil/gentle-skin-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [£13.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09ZF9X3R1?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-hydrating-gentle-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [£16.60 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BH4LNWM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/dr-althea/345-relief-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [£16.81 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PK2P2XB?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/biodance/bio-collagen-real-deep-mask/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [£11.18 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B2RM68G2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/olay/regenerist-micro-sculpting-cream/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [£24.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012J30LY?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/cerave/resurfacing-retinol-serum/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [£15.64 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B913JC2W?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/cerave/pm-facial-moisturizing-lotion/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [£11.29 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07C5XYT19?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/medicube/pdrn-pink-peptide-serum/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [£13.80 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G29RKZ1H?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/cerave/renewing-sa-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [£9.59 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00U1YCRD8?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/medicube/collagen-jelly-cream/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [£14.80 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CM2PPNMW?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Can you use ferulic acid and niacinamide together?

Yes, you can use [ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ferulic-acid) and [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide) together because they work well together to reinforce sun protection and reduce skin inflammation. You can combine them in your daily morning [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) or barrier creams, found in products like Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial and Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum.

### Which goes first, ferulic acid or niacinamide?

Ferulic acid and niacinamide work well together and can be combined in daily morning serums or barrier creams. Products such as Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial and Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum contain both ingredients.

### Are ferulic acid and niacinamide good for sensitive skin?

Yes, ferulic acid and niacinamide work well together for all skin types by reinforcing photoprotection and reducing oxidative inflammation. You can combine them in daily morning serums or barrier creams found in products like Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial and Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum.

## Research on ferulic acid and niacinamide

- [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
- [A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18603326/) Ferulic acid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
- [Protective effects of a topical antioxidant mixture containing vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin against ultraviolet-induced photodamage in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146606/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [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
- [Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40464749/) Ferulic acid · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025

## Other combinations

- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/retinol-and-niacinamide)
- Depends on the strength: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-niacinamide)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-citric-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Glycolic acid and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-niacinamide)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lactic-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-mandelic-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-salicylic-acid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and gluconolactone](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-gluconolactone)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and lactobionic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lactobionic-acid)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and cholesterol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-cholesterol)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and lauric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lauric-acid)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and linoleic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-linoleic-acid)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Depends on the strength: [Adapalene and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/adapalene-and-niacinamide)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-pro-retinol)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and retinal](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-retinal)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-retinoid-blend)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-tretinoin)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and vitamin A](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-vitamin-a)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-bio-placenta-peptides)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-collagen-peptide)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-copper-peptide)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-hexapeptide)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-hyaluronic-acid)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and bakuchiol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-bakuchiol)
- Work well together: [Vitamin C and ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-ferulic-acid)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc gluconate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc-gluconate)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc-oxide)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and zinc sulfate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-zinc-sulfate)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-niacinamide)
- Work well together: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-ferulic-acid)
- Work well together: [Ferulic acid and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-citric-acid)
- Work well together: [Glycolic acid and ferulic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-ferulic-acid)
- Work well together: [Ferulic acid and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-lactic-acid)
- Work well together: [Ferulic acid and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ferulic-acid-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Niacinamide and lipohydroxy acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-lipohydroxy-acid)
- Work well together: [Green tea and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/green-tea-and-niacinamide)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-vitamin-e)
- Keep them apart: [Niacinamide and isopropyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/niacinamide-and-isopropyl-alcohol)
- Work well together: [Niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/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).

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