Lipid Gold — Reddit Reviews

• 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
  • It often cleared acne about as well as clindamycin when put on the skin
  • Some studies found it helped reduce red, sore spots and pimples
  • Some evidence is still uncertain because some studies found no clear difference

• Hyperpigmentation

  Some evidence

  Niacinamide: 4 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies→

  What the studies found

  • All 4 studies that tested it on its own found it helped fade dark spots
  • It reduced facial dark spots better than a moisturizer without niacinamide
  • Some studies found skin looked lighter as dark spots faded
  • When used with salicylic acid, it improved dark patches more than salicylic acid alone

• Skin Barrier

  Some evidence

  Ceramides: 2 studies tested it on its own. See all 15 studies→

  On Reddit: Before tret, users layer it on when their face gets cranky, and say it helps calm irritation. 46 mentions

  Both ingredients for skin barrier

  Ceramides · Some evidence

  • Both studies that tested it on its own found it helped the skin barrier
  • It helped skin hold in moisture better
  • Most people had less dry, sensitive-feeling skin
  • One study found it helped, but not as much as another moisturizer

  Niacinamide · Not proven yet

  Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

  1 study tested it on its own. See all 17 studies→

  • The one study that tested it on its own found it helped the skin barrier
  • It lowered water loss through the skin
  • It increased the thickness of the outer skin layer

• Anti-Aging

  Some evidence

  Niacinamide: 2 studies tested it on its own. See all 8 studies→

  What the studies found

  • Both studies that tested it on its own found it helped with signs of aging
  • It improved how firm and elastic the skin looked
  • It reduced wrinkles and uneven tone, including spots, redness, and yellowing
  • It helped the skin hold more water and reduced water loss through the skin

• Eczema

  Not proven yet

  Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

  Ceramides: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 13 studies→

  On Reddit: On-body use gets a specific nod: one commenter with eczema says they like it for their body. 3 mentions

  What the studies found

  • The results were split, so there is no clear answer yet
  • Some studies found ceramides helped eczema symptoms
  • Some studies found ceramides worked about as well as other moisturizers
  • One study found better skin hydration, but otherwise little difference from a placebo

Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.