After cleansing my face in the morning, I use litelextra rice berry Vitamin C face serum. My feedback after using it for three months: 1. Not greasy 2. watery consistency 3. blends easily 4. excellent quality 5. saw glowing results within a month of use Definitely recommended. Also, I do apply retinol in the evening.
PSA for everyone with atopic skin: criminally underrated niacinamide product that I will never stop using (I have rosacea) is Bioderma Atoderm Gel Creme. Best gel creme on the market. Super gentle, super hydrating and is amazing under sunscreen. Also, the bottle is huge.
Niacinamide has helped me overall with small wrinkles but I will say Vitamin C definitely brightens my skin a bit more! So I guess both being used is beneficial
I've found niacinamide has improved the texture of my skin. Vitamin C has mostly improved my skin firmness and not much effect on dark spots. Thank you so much for mentioning vitamin C and skin shedding! I have that issue.
The vitamin C that caused skin flaking on me was Timeless 20%. I’ve not used it in 18 months. I get Niacinamide in EltaMD UV Clear sunscreen and Agency Future Formula.
I enjoy using both. Niacinamide at night and vitamin c in the morning. After trying several vitamin v products I finally found one that I love from Geek and Gorgeous. It is super affordable being less than one third what I had been paying for Vit c. Also they make a new batch every week so when yours reaches you it is only two to three weeks old so it stays fresh much longer than other brands. I also love the results that it’s giving me.
Great information! I have repeatedly tried Vit C in a variety of formulations and my skin just didn't like them, but I kept on trying because I thought it was so important for my skin! I have been using Ceravie PM moisturizer for years without issue, without realizing that niacinamide was providing some of the same benefits. Yay!
I'm team both. I use walgreen's version/dupe of cerave vitamin C serum in the morning. I then use the real deal cerave AM moisturizer with SPF. I have tried the store brand dupes of this and with my older skin I like the thickness of the cerave one over the store brands. At night I use either the actual cerave (purple label jar) night moisturizer or the walgreens version. Both are great to help buffer my tretinoin. It was my struggles with using tretinoin that had me find this channel. I have shared your videos on KP with my sister and she has reported great results with the drug store products that you recommend. So thank you again!!!
When I use anything with niacinamide, my skin looks like I have a sunburn. No problem with Timeless 10% Vitamin C. My skin is definitely firmer and brighter.
I had to stop my Vitamin C when I had perioral dermatitis. After that cleared up and I talked to my dermatologist about introducing skincare back she said she doesn’t recommend Vitamin C. She said none of the dermatologists in her office use it. So I stick to niacinimide now.
These major channels are always pushing CeraVe. The moisturizer I saw from them contains alcohol, which is something many should avoid. Why is this 'national and global treasure' pushing such a product?
Vitamin C vs Niacinamide: Wrinkles. 1 x 1 Hipergmentation 1 x 1 Photoprotection 0 x 1 Acne and Rosacea. 0 x 1 Skin Barrier 0 x 1 Glycation 0 x 1 Vitamin C: 2 vs Niacinamide: 6
As a chemist myself, this is my favorite skincare actives ingredients in order: 1. Vit. C, retinols, niacinamide in terms of how well my skin reacts. 2. Niacinamide, Vit. C, retinols in terms of how comfortable they are formulated well into skincare products.
I feel like I'm in school again and I love it. You are such an amazing teacher. I love learning about the skin. And all that you have to offer and then applying what I need. Thank you so much for taking the time. You're just beautiful and adorable and I. Enjoy watching you pretty much almost every day when I can
Niacinamide for me. I use the Paula’s Choice Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum in the morning with Niacinamide and a form of stabilized Vit C, and Vit e. I use Elf Holy Hydration before Tretinoin in the evening, it also has Niacinamide. Most Vit C serums are too irritating and I don’t have the patience to babysit their short shelf life.
i have used that pauls choice product for years!!! if you look at the ingredient list , i dont know why you would need anything else!!!!!!! i also use lots of sunscreen and retin a....seriously, wha else do you need?? keeps it simple..such a great product
@@paulachristie7807 I'm another PC fan! Great brand and they often have sales which makes them not as expensive as they first seem. In fact I have 11 PC products still unopened laying around thanks to their sales xD
I have super sensitive over 60 skin and have never been able to use vitamin C in my skin products until I switched to Naturium products a few months ago. I have been using the Multi Peptide Advanced serum (has ferulic acid and niacinamide) at night and the Multi Peptide Moisturizer (has encapsulated methylated vitamin C and niacinamide) during the day. I have seen a real difference in my skin texture and brightness without irritation. I also have started using their retinaldehyde cream serum at night with the Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream as the last step. So far, I am impressed with their products.
Hi I'm Loretta De Los Rios using Frank's account to make this comment with his permission . I'm glad that is working for you. Since you have hyper sensitive skin like mine. Let me suggested a vitamin C serum it is from SKIN DEVA. 🙏
Thanks for the clarification of overlap and differentiation of these two ingredients. As I approach 80, my skin noticeably yellowed, and I could not find and explanation for it. Good to know it's not something to worry about.
This info was so so helpful. I’ve tried the most gentle vit c’s and my skin gets drier and more sun sensitive despite slathering on SPF50. I am now happy to rely entirely on niacinamide as its actions suit what I want ie addressing pigmentation, helping with aging skin and not being irritating. I have mature dry skin.
Niacinamide all the way for me. Good Vit C products are just too pricey to use long term. Thank you for always delivering such thorough, informative, scientific material. Yer a dermo Queen!
I use both vitamin c (SkinCeuticals) & niacinamide (CeraVe pm). I have Melasma and I have tried many vitamin C serums and I saw a noticeable difference with the SkinCeuticals vitamin C. Very expensive but so worth it to me. Thank you. ❤
I always had niacinamide on my routine. Last year I started using an vitamin c serum before my niacinamide serum. And it helped a lot with hyperpigmentation and my face glow. I'm really enjoying it...❤
I am a vitamin C User. I do not care about niacinamides. I tried them several times in several different products and they break me out every time. Vitamin C is my holy grail. I use L-ascorbic acid serums and ever since I started using it, I have not experienced dry patches on my skin (which was absolutely normal for me before, especially in cold months). Vitamin C all the way!
I've been using both but not on the same days. My skin at 73, I think looks like it's benefiting from my care. But with this information I'm going to start using just niacinamide, as the Vit. C can be a little harsh on my skin. I also use either CeraVe or the Elf night cream or the one with SPF during the day. Great information. Thank you.
In my own experience niacinamide is by far, better than anything else for my daily routine. My skin looks really renewed every time I use it, especially before to sleep. Vitamin C & retinol or tretinoin works excellent too but I can't use them daily.
I've used the CeraVe knock-off from CVS as a daily moisturizer and I have no complaints, but it doesn't state the percentage of niacinamide in it, or how much of it is in there. For that, I've been using the Sephora brand's "NiaZin" toner ($14), which contains 5% niacinamide plus zinc (listed as the second and third ingredients, after water). I'm not a big fan of toners, and would like a more serum-like product, but for the price, it's definitely a good purchase, in my opinion. Another thing about the liquid consistency is that I feel most of it gets wasted on a cotton pad, so I've been sort of "splashing" it on my face while it's still a bit damp after cleansing, and it's been lasting me a while. Just my two cents. 🙂
Thank you for the content, which is always very informative and based on scientific evidence, fact that helps us a lot to make better decisions regarding the type of product that best meets our personal needs! Excellent job, Dr. Dray! Team niacinamide here!
For me, I find that with the timeless co-enzyme Q10 serum I see results. I’ve been using vitamin C serum of the same company for quite some time few months I guess it’s working.
I'm team both. I started using Dr. Karams trifecta (which includes a bottle of vitamin C) in the morning. Then I use Niaminicide in the evening. Definitely planning on purchasing the Cerave night cream. Thanks as always for your awesome videos. As someone who works in the medical field, I also appreciate how you talk about the mechanism of how things work! Cheers.
You are such a great knowledgeable dermatologist! Wow. Wish you were in Frisco,TX. We need a good dermatologist here that's not just promoting certain products. Thank you for information. I will use both!😊
This is very interesting, a couple years ago I started using a very basic vitamin c serum (from garnier) just out of curiosity and it helped a great deal with acne, I thought it was some other ingredient in it but with the information in this video it makes sense. I continue using it for that purpose but I'm 37 so I'm glad it is providing some antioxidant properties as well. Thank you for all the info!
I really appreciate the detailed description of how these two ingredients work. I took my sensitive skin quite a while to get used to anything that contained niacinamide but now my skin does well with it. I've never been able to use anything with vitamin c. Thanks, as always, for all that you do. You're awesome, Dr Dray! Happy Monday!! I hope you have a blessed evening. 💙
I am both teams ! I started using Cerave PM and AM in my late 20’s as I am entering in my 40’s I use Skin C - CF . I although still use the PM occasionally because it was my go to !
I alternate between G&G C-Glow in the am and Stratia Rewind in the pm. Other products in my morning routine also have niacinamide, mostly for hyperpigmentation. I like to use peptides and retinal in my nighttime routine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate the fact that you make it fun to learn about skincare and for not talking "down" to us. Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
I am so happy to hear about vitamin c. I know by skin being so sensitive, the vitamin c in that format will not be for me . I will stick to my gentle cleanser, w/Squalane & SPF 50 broad spectrum sunscreen moisturizer, and retinol alongside of my hyaluronic acid serum. These things have been good and work for me.
If copper is necessary for an enzyme that makes pigment, does that mean it would actually be counterproductive to use a serum with copper peptides if you struggle with dark spots (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation)? 😨 Because I‘ve been doing that… 😅 And I really love this serum, but I‘d like to treat the hyperpigmentation, not make it worse!
Niacin amide for me no contest and I use the ten percent serum plus a moisturiser containing niacinamide in the first four ingredients - my skin adores it and so do I
Love love love Paula’s Choice 20%! Not in love with any Vitamin C I’ve tried. I’ve tried Skinceuticals, Vichy and Paula’s Choice. Paula’s Choice was not irritating like the other two…great video as always!
Vitamin C has done nothing for my age spots. I have been using a couple of different brands for a couple of years and see no difference. I think l will give Niacinamide a try as soon as my vitamin c is finished.
I choose niacinamide over vitamin C. The main reason is because I use tretinoin, and it's drying and irritating. Niacinamide helps combat those issues. In conclusion, niacinamide is such a well rounded ingredient with a good track record to address some skin conditions and disease, such as acne and eczema. And how about vitamin C? In my opinion, this ingredient is not intended to address those conditions. So, in my mind, I always question "do I need this?". And my answer is Always NO. A lot of people complain about vitamin C causing Them to develop acne. So if you have acne, stay away from Vitamin C. But if you don't have problems with this vitamin, just go and put it on your face.
You mentioned that 3% and 5% were the levels used in studies. You then recommended Cerave PM and I contacted the company and they said the amount was proprietary. This leads me to believe it is very little. Why wouldn't they share how much there is especially if there are studies backing up the amount for results. Seems like a little bit deceiving to me.
Dr. Dray, I appreciate all of your skincare advice on your channel! Because of you, I am able to order all of the products I need to get the ingredients and peptides I need to make my own skincare routine at drugstore prices! I am purchasing mostly Cera Ve products.
Skinceuticals CE ferulic in the A.M. after washing, following with sunblock and Trianon in the P.M. has changed my skin for the better. I love both these products.
I use both and they both work great for me. I like timeless vitamin C 20% serum and the Agency’s products I get prescribed has niacinamide in the formula for my skin care routine. Great information ❤
I am completely new (at 66 yrs old!) to all of this and am still quite confused about how many basic products I need. I have started using a Vitamin C serum but after this video, I will switch to Niacinamide once I am done. Thank you so much for explaining the difference.
Creamy Skincare has a C E Ferrulic serum too. They're a Brazilian brand that is getting into the US market now. I used their serum but now they have a B complex serum that just gets much better results for my skin. I think they're a bit on the pricier side in the US, but their products are definitely worth checking out
Like the comparison! I use PC 10% niacinamide. I also use Cerave PM moisturizer. Plus I use other products with niacinamide. Wondering if just using products with niacinamide is enough and maybe I don’t need a separate topical
@@DrDrayzdayhi I'm Loretta De Los Rios using Frank's account to make this comment with his permission. Thank you for the information. Can you assist me and others herein about the comment COFFEE made! They replied to you saying that is why they like using a product with vitamin C Niacinamide. She replied saying GLOBAL BEAUTY. I LOOKED IT UP BUT THERE ARE IS ANOTHER COMPANY I WITH THE SIMILAR NAME. SO I AM TRYING TO FIGURE THIS OUT. SINCE THE GLOBAL BEAUTY WEBSITE DOES NOT INDICATE INGREDIENTS. I HAD TO SEND A MESSAGE. AND THE OTHER COMPANY NAMED GLOBAL BEAUTY CARE HAS A VITAMIN C WITH NIACINAMIDE BUT ALSO WITJ GLYCOLIC ACID AND LACTIC ACID AND OTHER INGREDIENTS THIS COST $9.99 . PLEASE ADVISED DR. DRAY ALSO WHAT NIACINAMIDE PRODUCT DO YOU SUGGEST FOR THE ARM PITS AND THE FACE. I SEE YOU SAID 5% OF NIACINAMIDE IS SUFFICIENT. PLEASE RECOMMENDED WHAT PRODUCTS. I FOUND A MASK FROM THE BRAND FARMACY BUT IT IS 10% AND I WOULD LIKE PRODUCTS WITH 5%. THANK YOU.🤲
Doctor Andrea what a great video 😊❤. Loved the comparison between vitamin c and niacinamide and the slight differences they have in their way they act and work on the skin. Definitely I'm on team Niacinamide because there is no reason 😅 it just is perfect ingredient for me ❤ and the la roche posay lipikar Ap+m baume the original and the light version are so great both for face and body. The CeraVe is also one of my top favorites light in consistency,absorbs well and helps the skin stay hydrated 😊. Have a great day Doctor Andrea ❤.
Much appreciation for the vast knowledge that you share with your viewers! Every video teaches me something new! Now using Niacinamide to combat too many years of no sunscreen use!
I really like cetaphil in the tub Its thick and very moisturizing. I can use it on body and face. I am definitely team niacinamide for sure Vita C is toooooooo irritating 🙄
Thank you so much! After ditching ce ferulic after it went above $120, I really wondered if I was missing out, I’m living my kbeauty anua niacinimide + tranexamic acid serum, great results, no irritation when paired with beauty of josen retinal ginseng serum that I use all over my face nightly
For anyone interested, I've found both in serum form at Dollar Tree. That plus retinol. Works pretty well. I did buy the Skinceuticals Vit C on sale and wowzah it does make a difference in my skin. I only use that every few days since it's so $$😂
I tried SkinCeuticals, but I don't see any difference compared to Paula's Choice vitC booster. They're both great and deliver the same results at a different price point :')
I have to be very careful with Vitamin C. I have no problem taking it orally and it’s not problematic. I can have niacinamide topically without incident or irritation. It works really well for a multitude of reasons.
The traditional use of real aloe vera gel (squeezed out of the plant) after sun exposure now makes more sense -- aloe has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties!
In Japan, the use if vitamin C serum is used to lighten skin (dark circles under eyes, blotchy skin or age spots). Lemon juice is also often used to lighten dark spots (likely due to ascorbic acid in lemon juice).
After cleansing my face in the morning, I use litelextra rice berry Vitamin C face serum. My feedback after using it for three months:
1. Not greasy
2. watery consistency
3. blends easily
4. excellent quality
5. saw glowing results within a month of use
Definitely recommended.
Also, I do apply retinol in the evening.
I see this being spammed on skincare videos a lot...
Dr. Dray is not even reading from a script, she sure knows her field inside and out. Really appreciate the scientific depth of her knowledge!!
yess i have been listening to her for several years and she has NEVER failed me
PSA for everyone with atopic skin: criminally underrated niacinamide product that I will never stop using (I have rosacea) is Bioderma Atoderm Gel Creme. Best gel creme on the market. Super gentle, super hydrating and is amazing under sunscreen. Also, the bottle is huge.
It says its for the body not face.
@@AprilMay-s8ethat doesn’t mean you can’t use it on the face unless it contains fragrance then that “could” cause irritation.
Thank you! Will look for it.
It does say for face and body
Bioderma is the only cream that helps with atopic exema of my son. I tried many creams but this is the best and its fragrance free.
Niacinamide has helped me overall with small wrinkles but I will say Vitamin C definitely brightens my skin a bit more!
So I guess both being used is beneficial
but u said u r only 26 tho, how r u having wrinkles already?
Uhhh, I laugh and smile a lot 😂
@@leslychavez211 Yay for you.!! Keep smiling I didn't smile, so my wrinkles showed up late.
Lol 😂 just wait 20 years! Haha. Actually you’ll be fine if you are already using SPF etc.
@@leslychavez211
Melania Trump rarely smiles and has very few wrinkles ! But at what price so smile away!
I am team Vitamin C in the morning and Niacinamide at night
I've found niacinamide has improved the texture of my skin. Vitamin C has mostly improved my skin firmness and not much effect on dark spots. Thank you so much for mentioning vitamin C and skin shedding! I have that issue.
Which brand?
Which brand are you using for both the serums?
The vitamin C that caused skin flaking on me was Timeless 20%. I’ve not used it in 18 months. I get Niacinamide in EltaMD UV Clear sunscreen and Agency Future Formula.
I'm team both! Prefer to hedge my bets by using Vitamin C in the am and niacinamide in the pm
Same! Together my skin is more even in 3 days! I'm shook!
@@katharine2435 ~ Hi, Which niacinamide product/s do you use? Cheers ^_^
Hi, Which niacinamide product/s do you use? Cheers ^_^
@Aurla-R2-D2 I use Nuturium Niacinamide and Boscia Vitamin C with green caviar. They both are reasonable and work great.
@@katharine2435 ~ Thanks lots for your helpful reply :) All best wishes ^_^
I enjoy using both. Niacinamide at night and vitamin c in the morning. After trying several vitamin v products I finally found one that I love from Geek and Gorgeous. It is super affordable being less than one third what I had been paying for Vit c. Also they make a new batch every week so when yours reaches you it is only two to three weeks old so it stays fresh much longer than other brands. I also love the results that it’s giving me.
Hi, Which niacinamide product/s do you use? Cheers ^_^
thank you.
Wow! A biology and chemistry lesson. Terrific information, Dr. Dray.
Great information! I have repeatedly tried Vit C in a variety of formulations and my skin just didn't like them, but I kept on trying because I thought it was so important for my skin! I have been using Ceravie PM moisturizer for years without issue, without realizing that niacinamide was providing some of the same benefits. Yay!
I swear by this PM moisturizer! Use it all the time day or night! Plus spf also. It’s amazing.
I'm team both. I use walgreen's version/dupe of cerave vitamin C serum in the morning. I then use the real deal cerave AM moisturizer with SPF. I have tried the store brand dupes of this and with my older skin I like the thickness of the cerave one over the store brands. At night I use either the actual cerave (purple label jar) night moisturizer or the walgreens version. Both are great to help buffer my tretinoin. It was my struggles with using tretinoin that had me find this channel. I have shared your videos on KP with my sister and she has reported great results with the drug store products that you recommend. So thank you again!!!
You still use tretinoin? Everyday? Or how combine tretinoin and CeraVe moisturizer? Thank you 😊
When I use anything with niacinamide, my skin looks like I have a sunburn. No problem with Timeless 10% Vitamin C. My skin is definitely firmer and brighter.
Same. My skin loved niacinamide until I started using Tretinoin over a yr ago. Even a 2%.
Personally I use both vitamin C (Skinceuticals) in the am and CerVa PM at night love em both.
oh only 150 for that vit c
I had to stop my Vitamin C when I had perioral dermatitis. After that cleared up and I talked to my dermatologist about introducing skincare back she said she doesn’t recommend Vitamin C. She said none of the dermatologists in her office use it. So I stick to niacinimide now.
You're literally a national and global treasure
These major channels are always pushing CeraVe. The moisturizer I saw from them contains alcohol, which is something many should avoid. Why is this 'national and global treasure' pushing such a product?
omg like literally? omg
Niacinamide was the one product apart from tretinoin that I can see a change in my skin.
I find the effects of niacinamide to be immediate. I love the way my skin looks and feels with niacinamide.
Vitamin C vs Niacinamide:
Wrinkles. 1 x 1 Hipergmentation 1 x 1
Photoprotection 0 x 1 Acne and Rosacea. 0 x 1
Skin Barrier 0 x 1
Glycation 0 x 1
Vitamin C: 2
vs
Niacinamide: 6
As a chemist myself, this is my favorite skincare actives ingredients in order:
1. Vit. C, retinols, niacinamide in terms of how well my skin reacts.
2. Niacinamide, Vit. C, retinols in terms of how comfortable they are formulated well into skincare products.
Timeless brand vitamin c is a dupe for skin ceuticals and is less expensive. Has the same ingredients. I use both vitamin c and niacinamide.
I ditched all these products I only use spf and retinol basic inexpensive moisturiser and my skin has gotten better diet is key and sun protection
I feel like I'm in school again and I love it. You are such an amazing teacher. I love learning about the skin. And all that you have to offer and then applying what I need. Thank you so much for taking the time. You're just beautiful and adorable and I. Enjoy watching you pretty much almost every day when I can
Niacinamide for me. I use the Paula’s Choice Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum in the morning with Niacinamide and a form of stabilized Vit C, and Vit e. I use Elf Holy Hydration before Tretinoin in the evening, it also has Niacinamide. Most Vit C serums are too irritating and I don’t have the patience to babysit their short shelf life.
i have used that pauls choice product for years!!! if you look at the ingredient list , i dont know why you would need anything else!!!!!!! i also use lots of sunscreen and retin a....seriously, wha else do you need?? keeps it simple..such a great product
@@maryannbarrett6696I’ve using that PC serum for years also and I agree with you, it has everything. I like to keep my routine simple too.
@@paulachristie7807 I'm another PC fan! Great brand and they often have sales which makes them not as expensive as they first seem. In fact I have 11 PC products still unopened laying around thanks to their sales xD
I love niacinamide fot my acne prone skin. It's done wonders for my skin! Vitamin c tends to irritate my skin too much
I know she's not necessarily a fan, but some folks with acne like the SAP form of vit c.
I have super sensitive over 60 skin and have never been able to use vitamin C in my skin products until I switched to Naturium products a few months ago. I have been using the Multi Peptide Advanced serum (has ferulic acid and niacinamide) at night and the Multi Peptide Moisturizer (has encapsulated methylated vitamin C and niacinamide) during the day. I have seen a real difference in my skin texture and brightness without irritation. I also have started using their retinaldehyde cream serum at night with the Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream as the last step. So far, I am impressed with their products.
Hi I'm Loretta De Los Rios using Frank's account to make this comment with his permission . I'm glad that is working for you. Since you have hyper sensitive skin like mine. Let me suggested a vitamin C serum it is from SKIN DEVA. 🙏
Thanks for the clarification of overlap and differentiation of these two ingredients. As I approach 80, my skin noticeably yellowed, and I could not find and explanation for it. Good to know it's not something to worry about.
Yeh, my skin has yellowed too with age and I’m not happy about it. But it’s a natural process.
This info was so so helpful. I’ve tried the most gentle vit c’s and my skin gets drier and more sun sensitive despite slathering on SPF50. I am now happy to rely entirely on niacinamide as its actions suit what I want ie addressing pigmentation, helping with aging skin and not being irritating. I have mature dry skin.
Niacinamide all the way for me. Good Vit C products are just too pricey to use long term. Thank you for always delivering such thorough, informative, scientific material. Yer a dermo Queen!
I have been making my own vit C serum for years. Work the same from store bought and much cheaper. UA-cam has many videos on this.
I use both vitamin c (SkinCeuticals) & niacinamide (CeraVe pm). I have Melasma and I have tried many vitamin C serums and I saw a noticeable difference with the SkinCeuticals vitamin C. Very expensive but so worth it to me. Thank you. ❤
Have you ever tried the Timeless Vit C?
It's supposed to be as good as the Skinceutical but cheaper.
@@islandmama Yes and unfortunately it doesn’t work on my Melasma as well as SkinCeuticals.
I always had niacinamide on my routine. Last year I started using an vitamin c serum before my niacinamide serum. And it helped a lot with hyperpigmentation and my face glow. I'm really enjoying it...❤
I am a vitamin C User. I do not care about niacinamides. I tried them several times in several different products and they break me out every time. Vitamin C is my holy grail. I use L-ascorbic acid serums and ever since I started using it, I have not experienced dry patches on my skin (which was absolutely normal for me before, especially in cold months).
Vitamin C all the way!
Great information and Im very happy you do not "dumb it down" too much for us, your loving viewers 😊 Im taking notes.
I've been using both but not on the same days. My skin at 73, I think looks like it's benefiting from my care. But with this information I'm going to start using just niacinamide, as the Vit. C can be a little harsh on my skin. I also use either CeraVe or the Elf night cream or the one with SPF during the day. Great information. Thank you.
I’ve just started using Ordinary 10% Niaimenicide. It burned and turned my face red. Maybe I can dilute it with moisturizer. Just my experience.
Love, love, love the explanation!! You are a fantastic teacher!!
In my own experience niacinamide is by far, better than anything else for my daily routine. My skin looks really renewed every time I use it, especially before to sleep. Vitamin C & retinol or tretinoin works excellent too but I can't use them daily.
I've used the CeraVe knock-off from CVS as a daily moisturizer and I have no complaints, but it doesn't state the percentage of niacinamide in it, or how much of it is in there. For that, I've been using the Sephora brand's "NiaZin" toner ($14), which contains 5% niacinamide plus zinc (listed as the second and third ingredients, after water). I'm not a big fan of toners, and would like a more serum-like product, but for the price, it's definitely a good purchase, in my opinion. Another thing about the liquid consistency is that I feel most of it gets wasted on a cotton pad, so I've been sort of "splashing" it on my face while it's still a bit damp after cleansing, and it's been lasting me a while. Just my two cents. 🙂
Thank you for the content, which is always very informative and based on scientific evidence, fact that helps us a lot to make better decisions regarding the type of product that best meets our personal needs! Excellent job, Dr. Dray! Team niacinamide here!
Love love love my niacinamide. I use the olay regenerist FF w niacinamide it has done wonders for my skin even made my rocacea calm down🎉🎉
For me, I find that with the timeless co-enzyme Q10 serum I see results. I’ve been using vitamin C serum of the same company for quite some time few months I guess it’s working.
I have been SO impressed with the Tree of Life vitamin C serum. It’s the first thing that has really lightened my age spots!
Niacinamide. Love it. Can’t see much difference when using vitamin c. Maybe got wrong one.
I'm team both. I started using Dr. Karams trifecta (which includes a bottle of vitamin C) in the morning. Then I use Niaminicide in the evening. Definitely planning on purchasing the Cerave night cream. Thanks as always for your awesome videos. As someone who works in the medical field, I also appreciate how you talk about the mechanism of how things work! Cheers.
How do you like the KaramMD line? It’s pricey!
You are such a great knowledgeable dermatologist! Wow. Wish you were in Frisco,TX. We need a good dermatologist here that's not just promoting certain products. Thank you for information. I will use both!😊
This is very interesting, a couple years ago I started using a very basic vitamin c serum (from garnier) just out of curiosity and it helped a great deal with acne, I thought it was some other ingredient in it but with the information in this video it makes sense. I continue using it for that purpose but I'm 37 so I'm glad it is providing some antioxidant properties as well. Thank you for all the info!
The "purple jar" is my dermatologist's favorite. I got a jar, and it's now my significant other's favorite too.
Thanks for all the good advice.
Dr you have no idea how many people you have saved you are an amazing human being ❤️
I really appreciate the detailed description of how these two ingredients work. I took my sensitive skin quite a while to get used to anything that contained niacinamide but now my skin does well with it. I've never been able to use anything with vitamin c. Thanks, as always, for all that you do. You're awesome, Dr Dray! Happy Monday!! I hope you have a blessed evening. 💙
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I am both teams ! I started using Cerave PM and AM in my late 20’s as I am entering in my 40’s I use Skin C - CF . I although still use the PM occasionally because it was my go to !
I alternate between G&G C-Glow in the am and Stratia Rewind in the pm. Other products in my morning routine also have niacinamide, mostly for hyperpigmentation. I like to use peptides and retinal in my nighttime routine.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate the fact that you make it fun to learn about skincare and for not talking "down" to us. Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
I am so happy to hear about vitamin c. I know by skin being so sensitive, the vitamin c in that format will not be for me . I will stick to my gentle cleanser, w/Squalane & SPF 50 broad spectrum sunscreen moisturizer, and retinol alongside of my hyaluronic acid serum. These things have been good and work for me.
If copper is necessary for an enzyme that makes pigment, does that mean it would actually be counterproductive to use a serum with copper peptides if you struggle with dark spots (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation)? 😨
Because I‘ve been doing that… 😅 And I really love this serum, but I‘d like to treat the hyperpigmentation, not make it worse!
Thank you for the info Dr Dray! This content finally answered my question between the 2. I really love your videos and your honest reviews.
Niacin amide for me no contest and I use the ten percent serum plus a moisturiser containing niacinamide in the first four ingredients - my skin adores it and so do I
I'm team Niacinamide because it gives Better results ❤
Love love love Paula’s Choice 20%! Not in love with any Vitamin C I’ve tried. I’ve tried Skinceuticals, Vichy and Paula’s Choice. Paula’s Choice was not irritating like the other two…great video as always!
you mean 25% or 15%, I haven't heard of a 20% PC?
Vitamin C has done nothing for my age spots. I have been using a couple of different brands for a couple of years and see no difference. I think l will give Niacinamide a try as soon as my vitamin c is finished.
I choose niacinamide over vitamin C. The main reason is because I use tretinoin, and it's drying and irritating. Niacinamide helps combat those issues. In conclusion, niacinamide is such a well rounded ingredient with a good track record to address some skin conditions and disease, such as acne and eczema. And how about vitamin C? In my opinion, this ingredient is not intended to address those conditions. So, in my mind, I always question "do I need this?". And my answer is Always NO. A lot of people complain about vitamin C causing Them to develop acne. So if you have acne, stay away from Vitamin C. But if you don't have problems with this vitamin, just go and put it on your face.
Q10 cream seems to brighten and calm my skin. Topical Vitamin C (L-AA) and Niacinamide are big irritants for my rosacea skin.
A lot of information to take in & nice to know! Have a great week! ❤️
You're the best Dr Dray. I'm team niacinimide. Vitamin C seems to be irritating to my skin so I avoid it.
You mentioned that 3% and 5% were the levels used in studies. You then recommended Cerave PM and I contacted the company and they said the amount was proprietary. This leads me to believe it is very little. Why wouldn't they share how much there is especially if there are studies backing up the amount for results. Seems like a little bit deceiving to me.
Dr. Dray, I appreciate all of your skincare advice on your channel! Because of you, I am able to order all of the products I need to get the ingredients and peptides I need to make my own skincare routine at drugstore prices! I am purchasing mostly Cera Ve products.
I love that my multi vitamin serum has both niacinamide and vitamin c in one bottle
What's the name, please? 🥰
It call global beauty multi vitamin serum @@jenniferthanos3170
What serum is that?
@@sandybrand3230global beauty multi vitamin serum
Might be Numbuzin No.5+ Vitamin Concentrated Serum.
I am team niacinamide! Vitamin C is too harsh for my aging skin. I used to have more sallow skin so maybe... it is the niacinamide :)
Skinceuticals CE ferulic in the A.M. after washing, following with sunblock and Trianon in the P.M. has changed my skin for the better. I love both these products.
I use both and they both work great for me. I like timeless vitamin C 20% serum and the Agency’s products I get prescribed has niacinamide in the formula for my skin care routine. Great information ❤
I’m using same products
Dr. Dray you are the best! Answered all my questions.
Thank you I absolutely love all your information that explain the science behind what your review.
Team niacinamide!
I am completely new (at 66 yrs old!) to all of this and am still quite confused about how many basic products I need. I have started using a Vitamin C serum but after this video, I will switch to Niacinamide once I am done. Thank you so much for explaining the difference.
Creamy Skincare has a C E Ferrulic serum too. They're a Brazilian brand that is getting into the US market now. I used their serum but now they have a B complex serum that just gets much better results for my skin. I think they're a bit on the pricier side in the US, but their products are definitely worth checking out
Like the comparison! I use PC 10% niacinamide. I also use Cerave PM moisturizer. Plus I use other products with niacinamide. Wondering if just using products with niacinamide is enough and maybe I don’t need a separate topical
Hi Dr Dray so excited to be here I live for this ❤️
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Greetings David Shabas hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….
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@@DrDrayzdayhi I'm Loretta De Los Rios using Frank's account to make this comment with his permission. Thank you for the information. Can you assist me and others herein about the comment COFFEE made! They replied to you saying that is why they like using a product with vitamin C Niacinamide. She replied saying GLOBAL BEAUTY. I LOOKED IT UP BUT THERE ARE IS ANOTHER COMPANY I WITH THE SIMILAR NAME. SO I AM TRYING TO FIGURE THIS OUT. SINCE THE GLOBAL BEAUTY WEBSITE DOES NOT INDICATE INGREDIENTS. I HAD TO SEND A MESSAGE. AND THE OTHER COMPANY NAMED GLOBAL BEAUTY CARE HAS A VITAMIN C WITH NIACINAMIDE BUT ALSO WITJ GLYCOLIC ACID AND LACTIC ACID AND OTHER INGREDIENTS THIS COST $9.99 . PLEASE ADVISED DR. DRAY
ALSO WHAT NIACINAMIDE PRODUCT DO YOU SUGGEST FOR THE ARM PITS AND THE FACE. I SEE YOU SAID 5% OF NIACINAMIDE IS SUFFICIENT. PLEASE RECOMMENDED WHAT PRODUCTS. I FOUND A MASK FROM THE BRAND FARMACY BUT IT IS 10% AND I WOULD LIKE PRODUCTS WITH 5%. THANK YOU.🤲
Doctor Andrea what a great video 😊❤. Loved the comparison between vitamin c and niacinamide and the slight differences they have in their way they act and work on the skin. Definitely I'm on team Niacinamide because there is no reason 😅 it just is perfect ingredient for me ❤ and the la roche posay lipikar Ap+m baume the original and the light version are so great both for face and body. The CeraVe is also one of my top favorites light in consistency,absorbs well and helps the skin stay hydrated 😊. Have a great day Doctor Andrea ❤.
I bought the Cereve PM. it's ok but not rich enough. I will try the one in the purple jar.
Much appreciation for the vast knowledge that you share with your viewers! Every video teaches me something new! Now using Niacinamide to combat too many years of no sunscreen use!
Cerave PM has niacinamide and ceramides! Woot!!
Timeless Skincare has CE ferulic acid vitamin C serum that is also really good!!
I really like cetaphil in the tub
Its thick and very moisturizing. I can use it on body and face.
I am definitely team niacinamide for sure Vita C is toooooooo irritating 🙄
Thank you so much for this! I've been looking to try niacinamide but needed some more info. This helped so much.
Many thanks for a very informative video, presented in a way that respects the viewer's intelligence. Count me as a new subscriber!
Thank you so much! After ditching ce ferulic after it went above $120, I really wondered if I was missing out, I’m living my kbeauty anua niacinimide + tranexamic acid serum, great results, no irritation when paired with beauty of josen retinal ginseng serum that I use all over my face nightly
For anyone interested, I've found both in serum form at Dollar Tree. That plus retinol. Works pretty well. I did buy the Skinceuticals Vit C on sale and wowzah it does make a difference in my skin. I only use that every few days since it's so $$😂
Thank you so much Dr. Dre. Now I can safely know which ingredients better for my skin and still is budget friendly.
Niacinamide in more than 5% makes my skin break out. Some people call it purging.
Team niacinamide for sure. I have acne prone skin and Vitamin c irritates my skin and breaks me out because of how dry it makes my skin.
I tried SkinCeuticals, but I don't see any difference compared to Paula's Choice vitC booster. They're both great and deliver the same results at a different price point :')
I use both, niacinamide in my moisturizer and a vitamin C serum. Thank you Dr. Dray for making this video 😘
I use timeless CoQ10 serum, and vit c + ferulic 20%
Thank you! Once again you saved me money on experimenting with a new product. Niacinamide stays in the routine!
I have to be very careful with Vitamin C. I have no problem taking it orally and it’s not problematic. I can have niacinamide topically without incident or irritation. It works really well for a multitude of reasons.
Thank you for this info! It’s so helpful
Very informative. You never disappoint to teach us the dos and don’ts. Thanks so much.
The traditional use of real aloe vera gel (squeezed out of the plant) after sun exposure now makes more sense -- aloe has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties!
In Japan, the use if vitamin C serum is used to lighten skin (dark circles under eyes, blotchy skin or age spots). Lemon juice is also often used to lighten dark spots (likely due to ascorbic acid in lemon juice).
Does the Cerave PM moisturizer contain enough niacinimide to be effecacious?
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Team Niacinamide here! Thanks Dr. Dray 🙏
The ordinary make a very good vit c serum
What do you think about Astaxanthin serum a powerful antioxidant? Will you like to do a review on the product serum ?
I like them both but I prefer niacinamide and another vitamin B serum because theyvmake my skin glow!
The ordinary Niacinamide best everrr🎉
Yes!
Vita c all the way.but cerve vita c made my skin glow.but I do have both and niacinamide I use on neck vita c on face.
I wish my skin liked Niacinamide, but my skin absolutely hates it. Vitamin C tends to be my go-to