Beauty Product Reviews

Had an allergic reaction :(

I am rating this 3 stars because I am sure it is a good product from what I've heard and read. Hence, why I purchased it. Unfortunately for me, I found out I have a nicaninamide allergy. I have used the serum two times, on my entire face, before bed. Making sure not to use any other serums or moisturizers (just the rose hip oil on top) so I could see if it really made a difference controlling my oil production. I have oily/combo skin, and control my breakouts with birth control, but I still ooze oil like crazy in my T-zone. Anyway, after the first night, my face seemed to be fine. Then after the second night (this morning) I woke up and the apples of my cheeks seemed to be a bit red and irritated. As the day went on at work, I started to develop red itchy bumps in the same area. I am an esthetician so I know they aren't papules, they itch really bad like a mosquito bite. I started to look up if other people have had similar reactions to niacinamide, and apparently it's not too uncommon. So I'm just here to give everyone a little heads up! If you have an allergic reaction from this product, don't freak out! Apparently it should go away within the week. I look a hot mess and itch but at least now I know not to buy any products with this ingredient.