
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Wash Gel, 2 key actives (Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide)
FEATURES
Cleanses dead skin, unclogs pores, reduces blackheads and whiteheads, suitable for blemish-prone skin, refines texture, suitable for face and body, does not leave skin dry
BEST FOR
combination
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Who Is It For?
All Genders Age Not SpecifiedWhat Does It Help With?
Blackheads Whiteheads Blemish-prone Skin Pore Unclogging Skin PurificationBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nivea Says
Product Description:
NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Wash Gel helps cleanse your face of dead skin which is deposited on the surface of the skin, clogs pores and creates blackheads. The regular use of the face wash gel helps to unclog the pores and reduces the appearance of blackheads and whiteheads. Specifically formulated for blemish-prone skin and made with Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide. Suitable for both face and body, it refines the skin texture without leaving the skin dry. Use twice daily each morning and evening as part of a regular skincare routine. Gently massage onto a wet face, being careful to avoid the eye area. Rinse off lather afterwards with lukewarm water.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
salicylic-acid,niacinamide
Key Ingredients
Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide
Ingredients Details
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12