Peach 70% Niacinamide Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated September 25, 2026
Niacinamide serum for glow and pores; some users say it does nothing.
What the community says
A 5% niacinamide serum with peach extract, alpha-arbutin, and a bunch of hydrators for morning or night use. Redditors mainly reach for it for glow, pores, and mild pigmentation, but some say it is a total nothingburger.
What this means for you
What people love
- 5% niacinamide for glow and pores
- Layers in a hydrating, serum-y texture
- Includes alpha-arbutin for pigmentation routines
Watch out for
- A few users got the classic niacinamide breakout pattern
- Some Redditors said it did literally nothing
- Fragrance is in the formula
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
- Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
- One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
- Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain
Studied at 4–10%this product: 5%
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies
What the studies found
- All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
- In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
- It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
- Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
- One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide
Studied at 2–10%this product: 5%
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 8 mentions across 3 threads
Anua Peach 70% Niacinamide Serum on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/koreanskincare and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“i tried the peach serum, azelaic acid serum and niacinamide txa serum and they did NOTHING”
Cautionary
“did NOTHING, like literally nothing (bad nor good, just nothing)”
Cautionary
“Any anua product”
Cautionary
“Morning - ... anua peach niacinamide 5 serum”
Positive
“I have oily skin, large pores, and pigmentation.”
Positive
“...would like to include it in the routine (can i use it at the same time as the niacinamide?)”
Positive
“Anua peach niacinimade serum”
Positive
“Anua Peach Niacinamide Serum”
Positive
“This is my current routine”
Positive
