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Niacinamide Skincare in New Zealand
Niacinamide, also called vitamin B3, has become one of the most useful everyday ingredients in skincare. It is water-based, easy to layer and well tolerated by most skin types, and it works on several things at once: oiliness, the look of enlarged pores, blemish marks, uneven tone and a skin barrier that feels tight or reactive. That is why it turns up in serums for oily, acne-prone skin and in gentle formulas for dry, sensitive skin alike.
This collection is small and focused: niacinamide serums in 5% and 10% strengths, a peptide serum and a brightening eye cream, in sizes from a 5ml mini to a 60ml bottle. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand here, Minimalist, Brillare, Medik8 and Skintruth, and every order ships from within New Zealand.
About Niacinamide
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that the skin uses in many of its own processes. Applied topically, it supports the skin's barrier, helps regulate how much oil the skin produces and helps reduce the look of dark marks left by breakouts. Unlike strong acids or retinoids, it does not exfoliate, so it rarely causes peeling, and it sits comfortably alongside most other actives.
Strength is the main choice. A 5% serum, such as Minimalist Niacinamide 5%, is designed as a gentler, more hydrating option for dry or sensitive skin, or for anyone who finds 10% a little strong. A 10% serum is aimed at oilier, congested skin with visible pores and post-blemish marks. Brands often pair niacinamide with supporting ingredients: zinc for oil balance, acetyl glucosamine (NAG) for tone, peptides for skin texture and hydrating agents to keep the formula comfortable.
Niacinamide Skincare by Type
10% niacinamide serums. Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum combines vitamin B3 with Matmarine, zinc and acetyl glucosamine, and is made for normal to oily, acne-prone skin. It comes in 10ml, 30ml and 60ml. Brillare 10% Niacinamide Face Serum 30ml pairs 10% niacinamide with antioxidants and botanical actives to refine pores, control excess oil and even out tone.
Gentle niacinamide. Minimalist Niacinamide 5% Face Serum 30ml is the hydrating option, designed to support a damaged barrier and soothe dry, sensitive skin.
Niacinamide with peptides. Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides 30ml contains 10% niacinamide, 3% Crystalide peptide, NAG and 1% zinc PCA in a non-comedogenic serum for pores, congestion, redness, oil and uneven texture. It is suitable for all skin types, including oily and blemish-prone skin.
Eye care and minis. Skintruth Niacinamide Bright Eye Cream 30ml is a lightweight eye cream for dark circles, fine lines and a tired under-eye area, and Brillare Mini Niacinamide Face Serum 5ml is a low-cost way to try niacinamide or pack it for travel. More options sit in Eye Care and Face Serum.
Brands in This Category
These are the brands with niacinamide skincare at Zilion. Each link opens the brand's full range:
Niacinamide Best Sellers and Top Picks
With eight products in the collection, our best seller comes first, followed by the rest of the range in the order we recommend most often:
- Skintruth Niacinamide Bright Eye Cream 30ml ($33.02): our best seller, a quick-absorbing eye cream that brightens dark circles and hydrates the under-eye area.
- Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum 30ml ($32.58): niacinamide with zinc and acetyl glucosamine for oily, acne-prone skin with marks and visible pores.
- Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides 30ml ($94.50): 10% niacinamide, Crystalide peptide and zinc PCA for congestion, redness and uneven texture.
- Minimalist Niacinamide 5% Face Serum 30ml ($32.58): the gentler, hydrating strength for dry and sensitive skin.
- Brillare 10% Niacinamide Face Serum 30ml ($31.52): refines pores, helps control oil and evens skin tone.
- Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum 60ml ($48.32): the large bottle for anyone who already uses the 10% serum every day.
- Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum 10ml ($18.80): the trial size, enough to see how your skin responds.
- Brillare Mini Niacinamide Face Serum 5ml ($13.70): a pocket-sized serum for travel, gifting or a first try.
Benefits of Niacinamide Skincare
- Better oil balance. Niacinamide helps regulate oil, so shine through the T-zone builds up more slowly.
- Smaller-looking pores. Less oil and a smoother surface make pores look more refined.
- Fading blemish marks. With regular use it helps reduce the look of dark marks left behind by breakouts.
- A stronger barrier. It supports the skin's protective barrier, which helps dry, tight or reactive skin feel more comfortable.
- Calmer-looking skin. Many formulas, including Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides, target the look of redness.
- Easy to combine. It layers well with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinoids and sunscreen.
- Morning or night. Niacinamide is not photosensitising, so it can be used twice a day.
Niacinamide Buying Guide
Oily skin and breakouts. A 10% serum with zinc is the usual choice: Minimalist Niacinamide 10%, Brillare 10% or Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides if you want peptides in the same step.
Dry or sensitive skin. Start with Minimalist Niacinamide 5%, which is formulated to hydrate and soothe, and follow with a moisturiser.
Dark circles and tired eyes. Skintruth Niacinamide Bright Eye Cream is made for the thinner under-eye skin, where face serums can feel too strong.
Trying it for the first time. The Minimalist 10ml and Brillare 5ml minis cost less and let you check how your skin reacts before buying a full size.
Daily users. Once you know niacinamide works for you, the Minimalist 60ml bottle is the better value per millilitre.
Pair it with sunscreen. Dark marks fade faster when they are not darkened again by UV, so finish every morning with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
How to Use Niacinamide in Your Routine
Cleanse, then apply two or three drops of serum to dry skin across the face and neck, before moisturiser. In the morning follow with SPF; at night you can layer it before or after other serums. Water-based niacinamide serums sit well under creams, but if you are using several products, apply the thinnest first. Eye creams go on last, tapped gently along the orbital bone with your ring finger. Start once a day if your skin is sensitive, and build to twice a day.
Why Shop Niacinamide Skincare at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Every niacinamide product we sell is genuine stock from brands we are authorised to supply.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a bigger order over interest-free instalments.
- Same-day dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am leave our warehouse the same business day.
- Build a full routine. Add Vitamin C Skincare, Hyaluronic Acid Skincare, a Face Wash or Moisturisers to the same order.
- Help when you need it. Email care@zilion.co.nz with your skin type and concerns, and we will suggest the right strength.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We deliver niacinamide skincare right across the country, to Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, and to rural addresses in every region. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7.
Niacinamide Skincare FAQs
What is niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. In skincare it helps balance oil, supports the skin barrier and helps reduce the look of pores and dark marks.
What does niacinamide do for skin?
It helps regulate oil, refines the look of pores, supports a healthy barrier, calms the look of redness and helps fade blemish marks with regular use.
Is niacinamide the same as vitamin B3?
Niacinamide is one form of vitamin B3, and the one most commonly used in skincare. Labels often list it as both.
Should I choose 5% or 10% niacinamide?
Choose 5% for dry or sensitive skin, or if you are new to the ingredient. Choose 10% for oily, congested skin with visible pores and post-blemish marks.
What is Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum?
It is a daily serum with niacinamide, Matmarine, zinc and acetyl glucosamine for normal to oily, acne-prone skin. It helps balance oil and reduce the look of marks and pores.
What sizes does the Minimalist 10% serum come in?
We stock it in 10ml, 30ml and 60ml. The 10ml is a trial size, and the 60ml is the best value for daily users.
What is Minimalist Niacinamide 5% Face Serum?
It is a gentler, hydrating serum designed to support a damaged barrier and soothe dry, sensitive skin, or skin that finds 10% too strong.
What is Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides?
It is a non-comedogenic serum with 10% niacinamide, 3% Crystalide peptide, NAG and 1% zinc PCA, aimed at pores, congestion, redness, oil and uneven tone and texture.
Who is Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides for?
Medik8 describes it as suitable for all skin types, including oily and blemish-prone skin. It suits anyone who wants niacinamide and peptides in one step.
How do I use Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides?
Apply it morning and/or evening to the face, neck and decolletage after cleansing, then follow with moisturiser and, in the morning, sunscreen.
What is Brillare 10% Niacinamide Face Serum?
It is a 30ml serum with 10% niacinamide, antioxidants and botanical actives that refines pores, helps control excess oil and evens tone.
What is the Brillare Mini Niacinamide Face Serum?
It is a 5ml version of Brillare's niacinamide serum, handy for travel, gifting or trying niacinamide before buying a full size.
What is Skintruth Niacinamide Bright Eye Cream?
It is a lightweight eye cream with niacinamide, hydrating agents and antioxidants that helps brighten dark circles, smooth fine lines and refresh tired eyes. It is our best seller in this collection.
Can I use a niacinamide face serum around my eyes?
Face serums are usually kept away from the immediate eye area. Use an eye cream made for the purpose, such as the Skintruth Niacinamide Bright Eye Cream.
Is niacinamide good for oily skin?
Yes. Niacinamide helps regulate oil production, and 10% serums with zinc are especially popular for oily and combination skin.
Is niacinamide good for acne-prone skin?
It is widely used in routines for blemish-prone skin because it helps balance oil and fade the marks breakouts leave behind. For persistent or painful acne, see your GP or a dermatologist.
Is niacinamide good for dry skin?
Yes, at a gentle strength. It supports the skin barrier, which helps skin hold on to moisture. Minimalist Niacinamide 5% is designed for dry skin.
Is niacinamide suitable for sensitive skin?
Most sensitive skin tolerates it well, especially at 5%. Patch test any new product first, and stop if you notice irritation.
Can niacinamide help with dark spots?
With consistent use and daily sunscreen, niacinamide helps reduce the look of dark marks and uneven tone. Results build over several weeks.
Does niacinamide shrink pores?
Pore size is largely genetic, but niacinamide helps pores look smaller by reducing oil and smoothing the skin's surface.
Can niacinamide help with redness?
Niacinamide supports the barrier and can help calm the look of redness. Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides specifically targets redness. Ongoing redness should be checked by a doctor.
How long does niacinamide take to work?
Some people notice less oiliness within a couple of weeks. Changes in marks and tone usually take one to three months of regular use.
Can I use niacinamide every day?
Yes. Niacinamide is gentle enough for daily use, and many people use it morning and night.
Should I use niacinamide in the morning or at night?
Either works. It does not make skin more sensitive to the sun, so you can use it in the morning under SPF, at night, or both.
Can I use niacinamide with vitamin C?
Yes. Most people can use them together or at different times of day without any problem. Apply the thinner product first.
Can I use niacinamide with retinol?
Yes. Niacinamide's barrier support pairs well with retinoids, and many people apply it before or after retinol at night.
Can I use niacinamide with hyaluronic acid?
Yes. Hyaluronic acid adds hydration and layers easily with niacinamide. Browse our Hyaluronic Acid Skincare collection to pair them.
Can I use niacinamide with AHAs, BHAs or salicylic acid?
Usually, yes. If your skin is sensitive, use exfoliating acids at a different time of day and introduce one new product at a time.
Where does niacinamide go in my routine?
After cleansing and toning, and before moisturiser. In the morning, finish with sunscreen.
How many drops of niacinamide serum should I use?
Two or three drops are usually enough for the face and neck. Using more does not make it work faster.
Why does my niacinamide serum pill under makeup?
Pilling happens when products are layered too quickly or too heavily. Use less, let each layer absorb for a minute, and press rather than rub.
Can niacinamide cause breakouts or irritation?
It is well tolerated by most people, but any new product can irritate some skin. If you notice redness, itching or stinging, stop using it and try a lower strength.
Do I still need sunscreen with niacinamide?
Yes. Sunscreen protects against the UV that darkens marks and pigmentation, so it helps niacinamide work. See our Sunscreen collection.
Can men use niacinamide serum?
Yes. Niacinamide suits any skin, and a lightweight serum is an easy addition to a men's routine, particularly for oily skin.
Can teenagers use niacinamide?
Gentle niacinamide serums are commonly used by teens with oily or blemish-prone skin. Start with a lower strength and keep the routine simple.
Is niacinamide safe during pregnancy?
Topical niacinamide is widely used, but check with your midwife or doctor before starting any new skincare during pregnancy.
Which niacinamide product is best value?
The Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum 60ml costs the least per millilitre. For trying it out, the Minimalist 10ml and Brillare 5ml minis cost the least up front.
Can I travel with niacinamide serum?
Yes. The Brillare 5ml and Minimalist 10ml minis fit easily into carry-on liquids.
How should I store niacinamide serum?
Keep the cap closed and store it somewhere cool, away from direct sunlight. Use it within the time shown on the pack.
Who can I ask for help choosing a niacinamide product?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with your skin type, concerns and current routine, and our team will suggest the right serum or eye cream.
Is Zilion an official stockist of these skincare brands?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand in this collection, from Minimalist and Brillare to Medik8 and Skintruth.
Are the niacinamide products you sell genuine?
Yes. As an official stockist we only sell genuine products.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How long does delivery take?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout.
Can I return a product I have opened?
No. For hygiene reasons, opened or used products cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
What is your returns policy for unopened items?
Unopened, unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a change of mind. Return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply.
What if my order arrives leaking or damaged?
Email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery with your order number and photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver cosmetics to PO Boxes, and we ship within New Zealand only.
Can I order niacinamide skincare with hair care?
Yes. Mix skincare and hair care in one order, and shipping is free once the total is over $85.
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