Ingredient Layering
Can I Use Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Niacinamide Together?
Great Together
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Niacinamide work great together!
What You Should Know
- •These ingredients complement each other and can be used in the same routine.
- •Apply in order of thinnest to thickest consistency.
- •Both can be used in the same routine step without conflicts.
Recommended Layering Order
Step 1
Niacinamide
brightener
Step 2
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
botanical
General rule: apply thinnest/most active ingredients first, thicker/occlusive ingredients last.
botanical
The multitasker that calms, brightens, and basically raised half of Eucerin's Anti-Redness line.
brightener
Niacinamide is one of the most versatile and well-researched skincare actives available. It regulates sebum production, strengthens the skin barrier, fades hyperpigmentation, and minimizes pore appearance — all with minimal irritation risk. If you could only pick one active, this would be a strong contender.
More Layering Combos
What pairs with Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)?
What pairs with Niacinamide?
Products Featuring Both Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Niacinamide
K-Beauty products that combine both actives in a single formula — simpler than layering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Niacinamide together?
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Niacinamide work great together! They can be layered in the same K-beauty routine.
Should I apply Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) before or after Niacinamide?
Apply thinnest/most active first. Based on their categories, apply Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) first, then follow with the other.
Are there products with both Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Niacinamide?
Yes — we track 1 K-beauty products that feature both Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Niacinamide as key ingredients. This can be simpler than layering two separate steps.
Is Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) stronger than Niacinamide?
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has 4/5 clinical evidence; Niacinamide has 5/5. Niacinamide has stronger clinical evidence.