Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum

The Foxtale 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum delivers clinical-strength niacinamide for deep pore clarification, congestion clearing, and sebum regulation for persistently oily, enlarged-pore, and acne-prone Indian skin. At 12%, this is a targeted clarifying treatment, not a daily glow serum. It delivers significantly more potent pore-clearing, sebum-regulating, and anti-inflammatory action than standard 5% or 10% niacinamide formulas, making it the correct choice when lower-concentration products have not sufficiently addressed your skin concerns. Dermatologist-tested. Foxtale designed this for the Indian consumer who has tried basic niacinamide and needs more.

When to use

Persistent Oily Skin and Congestion
Use when oily skin, enlarged pores, and active congestion have not responded to standard niacinamide formulas. This is for skin that needs clinical-strength intervention.

Recurring Breakout Cycles
Reach for this when breakouts keep returning despite basic acne skincare, as the 12% dose regulates sebum at source rather than managing only surface oil.

For the ceramide moisturiser that seals and repairs the skin barrier after the clarifying serum, a ceramide moisturiser layers above the absorbed serum to nourish and support the skin barrier the 12% formula works within.

Q1. Why choose 12% Niacinamide over 5% for Indian oily skin?

Choose 12% when persistent oiliness, enlarged pores, and active congestion have not responded to standard 5% or 10% concentrations. For moderate concerns or daily glow goals, the 5% Niacinamide Brightening Serum is more appropriate. For the vitamin C serum that pairs in the morning brightening routine, a vitamin C brightening serum handles daytime dark spot correction while this 12% serum handles evening pore clarification.

Q2. How does this differ from the 5% Niacinamide Brightening Serum?

12% is a clinical clarifying treatment for oily, congested, acne-prone skin targeting pore control and sebum regulation. 5% is a lightweight gel-cream for daily brightening and glow control. Different concentration, texture, and use case entirely. For the rapid spot reduction drops that targets stubborn dark spots alongside this serum, a spot reduction drops fades post-acne marks the niacinamide serum helps prevent from forming.

Q3. Can this be used with Vitamin C?

Yes. Vitamin C inhibits melanin synthesis, niacinamide inhibits melanin transfer — complementary brightening. Use vitamin C in the morning and this serum in the evening for cleanest separation. For the hydrating ceramide moisturiser that seals both actives, a ceramide hydrating moisturiser layers above either serum to repair and nourish Indian skin.

Q4. Is 12% Niacinamide safe for daily use on Indian acne-prone skin?

Yes, oil-free and non-comedogenic. Start with once-daily evening use for 2 weeks before introducing morning use if skin is sensitive or barrier-compromised. For the HA serum that provides essential hydration to balance the clarifying action, a hyaluronic acid serum layers beneath for hydration that offsets the drying effect the clinical dose can have on sensitive Indian skin.

Q5. How long before visible pore reduction?

Reduced oiliness in 2 to 3 weeks. Visible pore size reduction at 4 to 6 weeks. Significant texture improvement at 6 to 8 weeks of consistent twice-daily use. For the dewy sunscreen that protects against UV after the morning routine, a dewy finish sunscreen completes the morning routine on combination Indian skin alongside the evening niacinamide treatment.