{"title":"Niacinamide (B3)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMultitasker : evens tone, calms redness, supports the barrier, refines texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-even-niacinamide-gel-moisturiser","title":"The Even : Niacinamide Gel Moisturiser","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Even : Niacinamide Gel Moisturiser\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide Gel Moisturiser · 30 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear, lightweight gel moisturiser with 5% niacinamide and organic ginkgo extract that supports the skin's moisture barrier and leaves the surface noticeably smoother and more even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5% niacinamide supports barrier integrity and surface clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinkgo leaf extract provides broad antioxidant support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero-residue gel finish : absorbs instantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan · Cruelty-free · Made to order in EU \u0026amp; US · Full INCI listed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear, gel-format moisturiser built on niacinamide, glycerin, and organic ginkgo biloba leaf extract. The formula carries no oil phase, no occlusive layer, and no residue : it disappears into the skin in seconds and leaves the surface feeling more comfortable, more balanced, and more consistent. It is a moisturiser for skin that wants results without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiacinamide is one of the most versatile and most-evidenced actives in cosmetic formulation. As a form of vitamin B3, it supports the production of ceramides and fatty acids within the stratum corneum, improves the skin's ability to retain moisture, helps manage the appearance of surface unevenness, and contributes to a more consistent, smoother-looking skin texture over time. At 5%, the dose in this formula, these benefits are well within the concentration range supported by the clinical literature. The gel format was chosen deliberately : it is the most efficient delivery vehicle for a water-soluble active, and it layers under any oil-based serum or cream without interference. Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, organically sourced, provides the antioxidant layer that niacinamide on its own does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a water-alcohol gel structured by Cellulose Gum and Algin, a polysaccharide derived from brown algae that creates a smooth, film-forming texture without stickiness. Niacinamide leads the active layer, at 5% : a well-established working level that is effective without the risk of irritation associated with higher concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerin provides the primary humectant hydration. The gel base disperses it evenly across the skin surface, where it binds atmospheric moisture and contributes to the comfortable, non-dry feeling that distinguishes a properly formulated gel from a stripping one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract, organically sourced, provides flavonoid-rich and terpenoid-rich antioxidant activity that complements the barrier-support function of niacinamide. Together, they address both the moisture-retention and the environmental-protection aspects of surface skin health. Sodium Phytate acts as a chelating agent, Potassium Hydroxide adjusts pH to the optimal range for niacinamide stability, and Citric Acid supports the preservation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is a clear, clean gel : it applies with a cool, light feel, absorbs within seconds, and leaves no residue of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay one : the gel disappears into the skin almost immediately; the surface feels smooth, balanced, and comfortable rather than moisturised in the conventional sense. Week one : the skin's hydration levels feel more consistent through the day; surface unevenness appears to settle, and the overall texture reads cleaner. Week four : a more even, refined surface quality that builds steadily with daily use; the skin maintains its moisture without fluctuation and looks more consistently clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a small amount to clean skin morning and evening after any liquid serums and before any heavier cream or oil treatment. Press gently across the face and neck until fully absorbed. Follow with SPF in the morning. Suitable for all skin types; particularly suited to skin with concerns around surface unevenness, uneven tone, and moisture inconsistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free. 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