An isomer of niacinamide, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Isoniacinamide is isonicotinamide (pyridine-4-carboxamide), an organic compound with the same formula as niacinamide but with the amide group in a different position on the pyridine ring. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as serums and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Despite the similar name, it is a different compound from niacinamide, which appears under its own INCI name.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.