Niacinamide — Niacinamide appears to help reduce skin pigmentation and hyperpigmentation in small studies.
SKINCARE
Dior Capture Moisturizer for Pigmentation
RESEARCH
- Reduces melanin production
- Lightens dark spots
- Works better combined
- Takes several months
COMMUNITY
- Limited discussion found
SAFETYGenerally safe for topical use; ascorbic acid can irritate sensitive skin or increase sun sensitivity.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 27 ON PUBMED ↗Cards marked "FROM INGREDIENT LIST" below are separate PubMed searches on Dior Capture Moisturizer for Pigmentation's individual key ingredients, not the product itself — PubMed rarely indexes research on a specific commercial product by name.
Hyaluronic Acid — The abstracts discuss hyaluronic acid in various skin contexts but don't clearly test whether it actually improves pigmentation.
5% niacinamide moisturizer reduced hyperpigmentation in clinical testing.
A serum with 5% niacinamide, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid improved melasma as well as hydroquinone.
Vitamin C reduces melanin synthesis and provides antioxidative protection against sun damage.
A mixture of niacinamide, vitamin C, and PDRN decreased skin pigmentation in UV-exposed animal skin.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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