I used the hyaluronic acid and niacinamide serum for six months. I started adding both serums to my morning and evening routine, and I can say that my skin texture was slightly better.
Then, I tested each product separately to see how they (hyaluronic acid or niacinamide) would react on my skin. In the end, I could compare each product and how they reacted.
Keep reading because I’ll share everything with you; no sugar-coating is guaranteed!
Can You Use Hyaluronic Acid And Niacinamide Together?
Yes. Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid are water-based treatments that complementing each other’s hydrating effects. You’ll find a variety of cosmetics that contain both ingredients in their formulations.
When mixed, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid can improve the overall aspect of your skin, leaving it rejuvenated and minimizing lines and other signs of aging.
I used both ordinary niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, together and separately. I tested Hyaluronic acid solely for 15 days, and even though the results were not tremendous, they were somewhat visible.
However, when I tested the Niacinamide separately, I did not experience any significant impact.
Which one was better?
Hyaluronic acid surprisingly improved my skin texture, while the niacinamide serum, in my opinion, did not bring significant results. I have oily skin, and If I had to choose between these two products, I would select hyaluronic acid.
Hyaluronic acid Benefits
Hyaluronic acid helps your skin retain moisture, making it a powerful ingredient if you want to maintain a healthy skin barrier and prevent skin irritation.
According to a study, pollution and weather, combined with the normal skin aging process, cause the skin to lose moisture. Hyaluronic acid has an immense capacity for retaining water.
- It helps the skin retain moisture and provides a healthy skin barrier
- Suitable for aging skin (wrinkle reduction, nasolabial folds, etc.)
- Skin softness and skin hydration
- Collagen stimulation restores connective tissues.
- Rejuvenation of skin cells, and skin surface, provides a youthful complexion,
- Boosts hyaluronic acid levels/skin retains water
Niacinamide Benefits
Some studies conclude that continuous use of niacinamide can reduce fine lines, wrinkles, spots, and redness and improve skin texture and elasticity. Here we have a quick list of the benefits of niacinamide:
- Excess sebum production control and acne prevention
- Anti-aging and fine lines reduction
- collagen production
- Fortify the skin cells
- Hyperpigmentation treatment /skin brightening
- Stimulates ceramide growth and creates a skin barrier that retains moisture.
- Helps with keratin building
- Pore minimization
- Reducing inflammation
- It’s antioxidant (combats radical free)
- Great to even skin tone
Read More:What Does Niacinamide Do For Skin? Benefits & How To Use
Hyaluronic Acid Vs Niacinamide
Hyaluronic acid has a higher hydrating power than niacinamide. Having this in mind, if your skin is dehydrated and you need to choose only one, then it is a good idea to stick with hyaluronic acid.
Also, hyaluronic acid can be used as a base treatment. So, even if you have oily skin, you can use it to keep the skin hydrated and use Niacinamide to treat specific conditions.
Main similarities
- Hydrating and rich in anti-aging properties
- Suitable for all skin types
- Improves overall skin texture, smooth
How To Use Them In Your skincare routine?
- Cleanse your face with your favorite cleanser
- Dry your face and layer hyaluronic acid serum for hydration
- Gently tap tap tap ☺ your face to fix the product and wait a few seconds
- Apply niacinamide serum for sebum and pore control
- Gently ☺ tap tap tap ☺ and wait for a few instants.
- Seal everything with a moisturizer that’s indicated to your skin type
- Apply sunscreen ( for the morning routine)
