Fundamentals · Serum

6% Niacinamide Serum 8.4 / 10

Name: 6% Niacinamide Serum
Brand: Fundamentals

Reviewed by Michael C.

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Honest, no-frills and superb value — 6% is a gentle, effective sweet spot, proving you rarely need to pay more than R250 for a single-active serum.

Efficacy7.5

Value for money9.5

Texture8.0

SA climate fit8.5

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Where to buy in South Africa

30ml

Clicks — R35 (checked 6 days ago)

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The full breakdown

Honest, no-frills and superb value — 6% is a gentle, effective sweet spot, proving you rarely need to pay more than R250 for a single-active serum.

Ingredient breakdown

Niacinamide 6%
Moderate evidence
Commonly used to help improve skin barrier hydration, reduce visible redness and support a more even skin tone; efficacy is most often demonstrated in multi-ingredient formulations rather than in isolation.
Hyaluronic Acid Crosspolymer
Moderate evidence
Commonly used as a humectant and penetration enhancer in serums, including post-procedure skincare. A split-face RCT found a crosslinked HA serum improved skin quality/biomechanical attributes after fillers, microneedling or chemical peels, and a separate skin-explant study found crosslinked HA boosts topical delivery of other skincare actives.
Panthenol
Moderate evidence
Commonly used to support skin barrier hydration, reduce irritation and promote wound healing after procedures such as laser treatment or microneedling. Reviewed clinical and in-vitro evidence describes barrier-strengthening and re-epithelialization benefits, including in atopic dermatitis and postprocedure wound care.

Best suited to

Oily, Combination, Sensitive, Acne-prone

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