Niacinamide 5% Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid — Reddit Reviews
by Minimalist
Updated August 22, 2026
5% niacinamide serum improves texture and smoothness; can irritate sensitive skin.
What the community says
This serum combines 5% niacinamide with hyaluronic acid to smooth skin and mildly exfoliate. It suits users easing into niacinamide before higher concentrations. However, some report irritation or worsened redness, especially with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 9 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Balances 5% niacinamide with hydrating hyaluronic acid
- Improves skin texture and provides mild exfoliation
- Works well as a morning serum under moisturizer and SPF
Watch out for
- Can cause irritation and redness, especially for sensitive skin
- May exacerbate acne or not suffice for hyperpigmentation alone
- Users with dehydration concerns suggest cautious layering
Product details
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Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 15 mentions across 9 threads
Minimalist Niacinamide 5% Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 2 more, summarized.
“I added a separate serum by Minimalist, and it has made such a difference.”
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“Same for niacinamide.”
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“Serums deliver the ingredients with penetration enhancers in a more concentrated form.”
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“Minimalist 10% Niacinamide: Makes skin look smooth and mildly exfoliates.”
Positive
“Plodica Re:Wake Essence: Super-hydrating and brightening.”
Positive
“Purcell 24/7 colostrum mist: Makes my skin look poreless”
Positive
“then the Minamalist brand niacinamide serum”
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“I have combination/oily skin. I use Cetaphil oily skin cleanser, then the Minamalist brand niacinamide serum.”
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“I’ve been using the products that I’m using for about 2-3 months now I believe.”
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“Get ninacinimide serum (minimalist) for smoother skin.”
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“Apply in morning after face wash before moisturiser and sunscreen.”
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“Serum: Minimalist 5% Niacinamide Serum”
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“My current morning routine:”
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“I'm slowly building a skincare routine”
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“Niacinamide 5% face serum(minimalist)”
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“Niacinamide 5% face serum(minimalist) on Alternating days”
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“Also maybe switch the vitamin C and niacinamide order”
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