niacinamide

noun

ni·​a·​cin·​amide ˌnī-ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌmīd 

: a compound C₆H₆N₂O of the vitamin B complex found especially as a constituent of coenzymes and used similarly to niacin

called also nicotinamide

Examples of niacinamide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their creations are a blend of newer (and trending) skincare ingredients like, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, with evergreen staples such as clays, turmeric, rosehip and tea tree oil. —Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Other popular ingredients like hydroquinone, tranexamic acid, kojic acid, retinoid acid, niacinamide, ascorbic acid, and vitamin C have been well studied and understood to help with evening skin tone and addressing discoloration. —Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2024

Each body wash is formulated with gentle yet effective cleansing agents (like vitamin C, vitamin E, and niacinamide), and suitable for all skin types—even sensitive skin. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024

Its lightweight, serum-like formula is infused with nourishing ingredients like niacinamide for brightening, peptides for firmness and hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate the skin. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

niacinamide

noun

ni·​a·​cin·​amide ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd 

: a compound of the vitamin B complex that is used like niacin

Medical Definition

niacinamide

noun

ni·​a·​cin·​amide ˌnī-ə-ˈsin-ə-ˌmīd 

: a bitter crystalline basic amide C₆H₆N₂O that is a member of the vitamin B complex and is formed from and converted to niacin in the living organism, that occurs naturally usually as a constituent of coenzymes, and that is used similarly to niacin

called also nicotinamide