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Niacinamide Regulates oil & fades dark spots
Azelaic Acid Kills acne causing bacteria, calms redness & inflammation
Hydration Boosters For soothing and calming skin
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Oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin
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*Based on consumer feedback conducted during a clinical study (HRIPT/Safety) on a set of 216 volunteers by an independent lab in December 2024
97% of users experienced brighter skin.
94% users saw reduction in pigmentation and spots
How to use
Step 1: Cleanse your face with oil & acne face wash and pat it dry.
Step 2: Take 2–3 drops of Niacinamide Serum. Gently spread it across your face and neck.
Step 3: Allow it to absorb completely before applying Oil Balancing moisturizer.
Step 4: Follow with oil control water gel sunscreen during the daytime for best results.
Yes. Unlike conventional high-strength niacinamide serums, our 12% Niacinamide Serum uses Double Encapsulation Technology, which gradually delivers both Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid into the skin. This controlled-release system helps maximize efficacy while minimizing the risk of irritation, making it suitable even for beginners looking to incorporate these powerful actives into their skincare routine.
The lightweight formula helps reduce excess oil, minimize the appearance of pores, improve overall skin clarity, and support a more even-looking complexion without compromising skin comfort.
*Note: We recommend doing a patch test before use.
Aqua, Niacinamide, Hexylene glycol, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Allantoin, Azelaic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Carbomer, Aminomethyl propanol, Disodium EDTA
Aqua, Niacinamide, Hexylene glycol, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Allantoin, Azelaic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Carbomer, Aminomethyl propanol, Disodium EDTA

Vegan

Paraben Free

Dermatologically Tested

Cruelty Free

Sulfate Free

Fragrance Free
Users report the serum visibly lightens dark spots left by pimples and acne scars. Most notice changes within 14 days of regular use. The product effectively reduces both fresh breakouts and old marks on the skin.
Mentioned in 1472 reviews
Reviewers love how light and water-like this serum feels, absorbing instantly without sticky or greasy residue. People appreciate how easily it layers under other products, making it comfortable for daily use.
Mentioned in 1410 reviews
Users with oily and combination skin report the serum noticeably reduces shine and excess oiliness throughout the day. Many say their face looks less greasy and more balanced, ideal for constant oil production.
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1. What is Niacinamide, and how can it benefit my skin?
Ans. Niacinamide is a kind of vitamin B3 that promotes general skin health and strengthens the skin barrier. It evens out skin tone, shrinks pores, removes dark spots, and lessens excess oil.
2. Which Niacinamide Serum is best?
Ans. It is important to choose a formula that is clinically proven, dermatologically tested, and offers maximum benefits with every use. We recommend choosing the Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Face Serum as it helps eliminate excess oil production, treats acne scars and pigmentation while offering smoother and clearer skin.
3. Is 12% Niacinamide Serum Safe for Skin?
Ans. Yes, a 12% niacinamide serum can be safe when formulated with hydrating and soothing ingredients. It is best suited for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, especially if you have already used 5–10% niacinamide before.
4. Can I start directly with 12% niacinamide?
Ans. Yes, beginners can start with 12% niacinamide 2–3 times a week and gradually increase usage. If you have sensitive skin, starting with a lower concentration like 5% Niacinamide serum may be more suitable. Then, you may upgrade yourself to 12% serum for better results. Don't forget to patch test before incorporating any product into your skincare regimen.
5. Is Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Serum good for oily & acne-prone skin?
Ans. Yes, Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Serum is good for oily and acne-prone skin as it helps fade away acne scars, treats pigmentation, and eliminates early signs of ageing. We recommend performing a patch test to avail maximum benefits of the serum for your skin concerns and see visible results with every use.
6. Is this serum suitable for beginners or people with sensitive skin?
Ans. Yes, the Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Serum is suitable for both beginners and people with sensitive skin. Niacinamide Face serum is a mild ingredient that helps improve the skin barrier and lessen irritation. The formula is easy to use, but due to its 12% strength, beginners should start with alternate-day application and build up gradually. It can be applied to active acne to help calm inflammation and support clearer-looking skin. It is recommended to perform a patch test before incorporating any ingredient into your daily skincare routine.
7. What skin types can use Foxtale’s 12% Niacinamide Serum?
Ans. This serum is best suited for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, while also working well for normal skin types dealing with breakouts or texture. It targets acne, excess oil, enlarged pores, uneven texture, and post-acne marks, making it an all-in-one clarifying serum.
8. What is the difference between Foxtale 5% Niacinamide Serum & 12% Niacinamide Serum?
Ans. Foxtale 5% Niacinamide Serum is a beginner-friendly serum which helps you begin with your niacinamide journey gently. It helps your skin adapt to the ingredient and begin treating your skin problems with ease. Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Serum is a stronger formula that instantly begins treating acne scars, pigmentation, excess oil, etc. These oil-free formulations are a perfect addition to your A.M. and P.M. regimen and help treat blemishes and excess oil.
9. How long will it take to see results from using a Niacinamide serum?
Ans. Adding the best Niacinamide Serum for oily skin helps you achieve visible results within 14 days. An oil control face serum that helps treat acne scars, fades blemishes, and offers you glowing and radiant skin.
10. Does Niacinamide Serum fades acne marks?
Ans. Yes, Niacinamide Face Serum helps fade away acne marks and treats blemishes while enhancing your overall skin tone and offering you clear and radiant skin.
11. Can I use Foxtale’s 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum to prevent future breakouts?
Ans. Yes, it helps control excess sebum and supports skin barrier function, which can reduce the chances of future breakouts over time. It helps smooth out skin texture and reduce tiny bumps by regulating oil and improving overall skin clarity.
12. Does Niacinamide Serum remove dark spots permanently?
Ans. Yes, this Niacinamide Face Serum for acne marks helps remove dark spots with consistent use. However, the spots need to return as it depends on how well you are taking care of your skin. With proper skincare and maximum sun protection, you can prevent its appearance.
13. Can this serum help reduce the appearance of fine lines or early signs of ageing?
Ans. Yes, Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Serum helps eliminate the appearance of fine lines and early signs of ageing with consistent use. With the presence of Azeliac acid, this nourishing blend works wonders for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Its active ingredients help calm active acne, reduce redness and irritation, and fight acne-causing bacteria.
14. Which is better, Vitamin C or Niacinamide Serum?
Ans. While both Vitamin C and Niacinamide Serums work well, they have different functions. The "better" option depends on your skin problem, as niacinamide is better at eliminating acne, managing oil, and enhancing the health of your skin barrier. Vitamin C is best for brightening, increasing collagen, and preventing UV damage.
15. What is Double Encapsulation Technology?
Ans. When a Niacinamide Serum uses double encapsulation technology, the active component 'niacinamide' is encased in two layers of protection before being applied to the skin. This approach increases the ingredient's effectiveness by enabling deeper penetration, gradual release, and stability.
16. Is this Foxtale Niacinamide Serum dermatologically tested?
Ans. Yes, this Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Face Serum for daily use is dermatologically tested. With the benefits of Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid, this skincare for uneven skin and dark spots helps treat several skin concerns.
17. Can I use 12% Niacinamide Serum every day?
Ans. Yes, you can use our 12% Niacinamide Serum every day. It is important to do a patch test to prevent any signs of allergy or irritation. Once done, one can achieve the best results when used regularly.
18. Is the 12% Niacinamide Serum beginner-friendly?
Ans. The formula is easy to use, but due to its 12% strength, beginners should start with alternate-day application and build up gradually. It can be applied to active acne to help calm inflammation and support clearer-looking skin.
19. How often should I use the 12% Niacinamide Serum?
Ans. Skincare experts recommend using Niacinamide serum every day in your A.M. and P.M. skincare regimen for maximum benefits.
20. How do I incorporate the 12% Niacinamide Serum into my skincare routine?
Ans. Apply Foxtale’s 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum on clean, dry skin after your cleanser. Follow with a moisturizer, and always finish with sunscreen in your AM routine.
21. Should I apply this serum before or after moisturizer?
Ans. A serum should be applied before moisturiser as its lightweight blend gets absorbed instantly and starts working its magic to treat skin concerns like acne scars, pigmentation, and breakouts. Follow it with your favourite moisturiser to lock in hydration and nourishment, which supports the serum’s effectiveness.
22. Can the 12% Niacinamide Serum cause inflammation or redness on my skin?
Ans. Foxtale’s formulation is designed to be non-irritating, but using too much or combining with strong actives may cause mild redness in some cases.
23. How to use Niacinamide Serum at night?
Ans. After cleansing your face at night, gently pat a few drops of Niacinamide Serum into dry skin until it is absorbed. Apply a moisturiser thereafter to help with nighttime skin restoration and to seal in moisture.
24. Can I use a Niacinamide Serum alongside other skincare products?
Ans. Yes, adding the right Niacinamide Serum to your skincare essentials will help you achieve your skincare goals even faster. Foxtale’s 12% Niacinamide Face Serum helps fade away blemishes, treat acne scars and pigmentation while controlling excess oil production. Proven by experts to offer visible results in 14 days, get ready to treat skin concerns with every use.
25. Can Niacinamide Serum irritate my skin?
Ans. Yes, Niacinamide Serum may cause skin irritation, particularly if you have sensitive skin or use larger quantities. Start with a lesser strength, apply it gradually, and always do a patch test prior to routine usage to prevent discomfort....
26. What are the benefits of the 12% Niacinamide Serum?
A 12% niacinamide serum offers concentrated support for multiple skin concerns in a single step. Its key benefits include:
Foxtale's 12% Niacinamide + Azelaic Acid Serum is a clinically tested serum designed for oily and acne-prone skin. It helps control excess oil, reduce acne marks, refine visible pores and support clearer-looking skin. Powered by Double Encapsulation Technology, the formula gradually releases active ingredients to support effective yet comfortable daily use while helping strengthen the skin barrier over time. Suitable for all skin types, niacinamide also supports the skin barrier, boosts hydration by increasing ceramide production, and helps maintain firmer, healthier-looking skin over time.
Read: [How to use niacinamide serum]
12% Niacinamide Serum Benefits:
Foxtale's 12% Niacinamide + Azelaic Acid Serum doesn't rely on ingredient percentages alone. Every key claim is supported through independent clinical evaluations, consumer perception studies and safety testing.
Days 1–7
- Begin with PM application.
- Skin adapts to active ingredients.
- Early improvements in oil control and acne appearance may begin.
Days 8–14
Continue AM + PM.
Clinical safety & efficacy evaluation showed:
- 100% noticed reduced oiliness
- 97% noticed fewer acne breakouts
- 94% noticed an improvement in acne marks
- 100% noticed reduced facial redness
Day 15-28
Continued use demonstrated:
- 40.18% reduction in acne
- 37.75% reduction in sebum
- Reduction in melanin associated with post-acne marks
1. Use a gentle oil and acne face cleanser that is pH-balanced to cleanse. Do not rub your face with a harsh towel; instead, pat dry.
2. Apply Niacinamide serum, two or three pumps, to your fingertips.
- Lightly massage into the entire face and neck.
Give it sixty seconds. Before applying the following product, wait for the serum to soak completely.
3. Use an Oil Balancing Moisturizer. Layer this serum underneath any form of moisturiser, whether it's a gel, cream, or lotion.
4. It is essential to constantly use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 50+ in the morning. While sunscreen prevents the reversal of niacinamide's effects on dark spots caused by UV rays, the former speeds up the process.
Note: We recommend doing a patch test before use.
Double Encapsulation Technology is a regulated delivery technology that encapsulates active ingredients such as 12% Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid with protective layers that help preserve their efficacy until they are applied to the skin. This formulation technique provides protection of the ingredients from environmental influences such as light and oxygen that might alter their stability over time. Instead of only depositing the active ingredients on the surface of the skin, the technique is meant to gradually release them into the skin after application.
This helps:
1. Improve active ingredient delivery
2. Support efficacy
3. Minimise irritation
Double Encapsulation Technology helps the product stabilize and slowly release Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid to the skin, instead of just relying on the concentration of ingredients. This enables the active ingredients to successfully help in the control of excess oil, strengthen the skin barrier, enhance the appearance of post-acne blemishes, and produce a smoother, clearer-looking complexion with regular application.
Read: [How niacinamide controls oil production on oily skin]
Azelaic acid complements niacinamide by helping reduce acne-causing bacteria, visible redness and post-acne marks. Together, these ingredients help address multiple stages of acne while supporting an even-looking complexion. The 12% niacinamide helps control excess sebum, build the skin barrier and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, while azelaic acid is recognized for its anti-inflammatory and skin-balancing effects.
It may also aid in the improvement of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) by assisting in the development of a more uniform skin tone over time. The two substances function on various pathways related to acne-prone skin, combining for a broader approach than each ingredient alone. This complementary blend also helps to improve skin comfort by controlling noticeable oiliness without compromising the skin’s natural barrier.
So rather than just exfoliating acids, niacinamide combined with azelaic acid helps to treat symptoms including excess oil, congestion, apparent redness, and post-acne blemishes all at once. When used regularly as part of a daily skincare routine, this combination of ingredients may help produce cleaner, smoother, and healthier-looking skin.
Read: [Niacinamide and azelaic acid — how to use them together]
Acne is not a single problem. It is a cycle. Most serums target one stage. This formula is built to interrupt all three.
Evaluated through:
- Instrumental Evaluation
- Consumer Evaluation
- Dermatologist Supervision
Measured:
- Acne
- Sebum
- Acne marks
- Redness
-Brightness
Use only measurable outcomes.
- 40.18% reduction in acne
- 37.75% reduction in sebum
- 1.95% reduction in melanin associated with acne marks
User perception-based results.
Within 14 days:
- 100% reduced oiliness
- 97% fewer acne breakouts
- 94% improvement in acne marks
-100% reduction in redness
Conducted on 216 healthy volunteers.
Study concluded:
- Hypoallergenic
- No irritative response
- No allergic response
Want to understand the science behind Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid and acne-prone skin? Explore expert-reviewed articles written by the Foxtale R&D Team and reviewed by dermatologists.
1. Expert Answers The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Oily Skin - By Dr. Jushya
2. Top 25 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Niacinamide - By Dr. Hadiya
3. Niacinamide + Azelaic Acid Together - By Foxtale’s Research & Development Team
4. 12% vs 10% Niacinamide - By Foxtale’s Research & Development Team
5. Best Skincare Routine for Oily Skin - By Foxtale’s Research & Development Team
| Sr. No. | INCI Ingredient | Function / Benefit |
| 1 | Aqua | Base / Solvent |
| 2 | Niacinamide | Sebum balancing; brightening; pore-minimising; barrier repair |
| 3 | Hexylene glycol | Humectant; solvent; boosts preservative efficacy |
| 4 | PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether | Humectant; emollient; improves spreadability |
| 5 | Phenoxyethanol | Broad-spectrum preservative; antimicrobial |
| 6 | Betaine | Humectant; anti-irritant; skin-softening |
| 7 | Glycerin | Humectant; draws moisture into skin; improves texture |
| 8 | Glyceryl Glucoside | Aquaporin activator; boosts skin's natural hydration channels |
| 9 | Allantoin | Soothing; promotes healing; keratolytic; skin-smoothing |
| 10 | Azelaic acid | Anti-acne; brightening; reduces redness |
| 11 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative booster; skin-conditioning |
| 12 | Lecithin | Natural emulsifier; skin-identical phospholipid |
| 13 | Lysolecithin | Natural emulsifier; enhances skin penetration |
| 14 | Carbomer | Polymer thickener / gelling agent; provides texture and viscosity |
| 15 | Aminomethyl propanol | pH adjuster; neutraliser |
| 16 | Disodium EDTA | Chelating agent; Improves preservative efficacy |
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