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Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask

This leave-on night mask from Farmacy focuses on improving skin texture and refining pores with a 10% niacinamide concentration. It's designed to be used as the final step in your evening routine, working overnight to support the skin's barrier and deliver smoother, more even-toned skin.

Sephora price

$45.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.5 / 5

About 1,100 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Cruelty-FreeGood for: PoresNiacinamideHydratingGood for: Uneven TextureClean at Sephora

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Glass take

4.5 / 5 overall fit

A solid choice for texture and pore concerns, especially if you're looking for a hydrating boost overnight.

Farmacy 10% Niacinamide Night Mask

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A smoothing, leave-on night mask with 10% niacinamide that‘s clinically tested to visibly improve skin texture, refine pores, and support the skin‘s moisture barrier. Farmacy available at Sephora.

Can be used on top or instead of your night moisturizer.

Apply a thin layer nightly to cleansed skin as the last step in your evening routine.

Avoid direct contact with eyes.

External use only. Spatula included.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

This mask is a good option for those targeting texture and pore concerns without the potential irritation sometimes associated with high-strength niacinamide serums. Its mask format adds a layer of occlusion that can enhance hydration and ingredient delivery.

Texture and Pore Refinement

Many reviewers praise the mask for its ability to smooth out skin texture and make pores appear smaller, especially with consistent overnight use.

Hydration Boost

The mask is noted for providing a significant hydration boost, leaving skin feeling plump and moisturized by morning.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Improving skin texture
  • Refining visible pores
  • Supporting the skin barrier
  • Overnight hydration

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You have very sensitive skin and are new to niacinamide
  • You prefer a lightweight, non-mask texture for your nightly routine

Routine Fit

How to Incorporate This Mask

Apply a thin, even layer to cleansed skin as the very last step of your nighttime routine, after all serums and moisturizers (or in place of your night moisturizer). Allow it to absorb and work overnight. Remember to avoid the eye area.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

  • High concentration of niacinamide
  • Clinically tested claims
  • Hydrating formula
  • Convenient leave-on mask format

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • May be too rich for very oily skin types as a final step
  • Requires patch testing for sensitive individuals

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Nighttime Routine

This is strictly a nighttime treatment. Use it after cleansing and toning, and before or instead of your regular night cream. It's designed to work while you sleep.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.5/ 5 overall

A solid choice for texture and pore concerns, especially if you're looking for a hydrating boost overnight.

Texture Improvement

4.6 / 5

Users consistently report smoother skin and a visible reduction in pore appearance after regular use.

Hydration

4.4 / 5

The mask provides a good level of hydration, making it suitable for normal to combination skin types.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base for most skincare formulations.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant

Propanediol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin and draws moisture to it.

Usually helps with

Hydration, improved texture

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Active

Niacinamide

Badness

2.0 / 10

A multi-tasking ingredient that helps improve skin texture, reduce pore appearance, regulate oil, and strengthen the skin barrier.

Usually helps with

Visible pores, uneven texture, oiliness, barrier support

Watch for

Can cause temporary flushing or irritation in some individuals, especially at higher concentrations.

Emollient

C15-19 Alkane

Badness

0.0 / 10

A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning

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Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Badness

0.0 / 10

Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it's an excellent emollient that replenishes the skin.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning, barrier support

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Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant

Panthenol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5, it attracts and retains moisture, soothes skin, and aids in barrier repair.

Usually helps with

Hydration, soothing, barrier support

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Humectant

1,2-Hexanediol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A multifunctional ingredient used as a solvent, humectant, and preservative booster.

Usually helps with

Hydration, preservation

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Emulsifier

Cetearyl Olivate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from olive oil that helps to blend oil and water, and has skin-conditioning properties.

Usually helps with

Emulsification, skin conditioning

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Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener, providing a smooth texture.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning, texture enhancement

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Emulsifier

Sorbitan Olivate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from olive oil, it helps stabilize the formula and has emollient properties.

Usually helps with

Emulsification, skin conditioning

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Emollient

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Badness

1.0 / 10

A rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

Usually helps with

Dryness, skin conditioning

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.

Humectant

Betaine

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar beet-derived ingredient that acts as a humectant and skin conditioner.

Usually helps with

Hydration, skin conditioning

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Emollient

Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Seed Oil

Badness

1.0 / 10

Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, it helps to nourish and protect the skin.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning

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Antioxidant

Tocopheryl Acetate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A stable form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin from free radical damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

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Soothing Agent

Beta-Glucan

Badness

1.0 / 10

A polysaccharide derived from oats or yeast, known for its skin-soothing, hydrating, and barrier-supporting properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, hydration, barrier support

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Soothing Agent

Bisabolol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A component of chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, calming irritation

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Soothing Agent

Allantoin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Known for its skin-soothing, moisturizing, and cell-regenerating properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, moisturizing

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Soothing Agent

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Extract from the neem flower, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, antioxidant

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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.

Skin Conditioning Agent

Glycogen

Badness

2.0 / 10

A polysaccharide that can help hydrate and condition the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, skin conditioning

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Antioxidant

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Extract from the ivy gourd, rich in antioxidants and known for its soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, soothing

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Preservative Booster

Lactobacillus Ferment

Badness

1.0 / 10

A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help with skin conditioning and preservation.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning, preservation

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Antioxidant

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Extract from red algae, known for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning

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Antioxidant

Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants and can offer skin-soothing benefits.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, soothing

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Soothing Agent

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Known for its soothing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, hydration

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Emollient

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

Mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing excellent moisturization without clogging pores.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing, balancing oil

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Antioxidant

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants and can offer anti-inflammatory benefits.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, soothing

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Can be sensitizing for some individuals.

Antioxidant

Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

A potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, but can stain skin and clothing.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, brightening

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Can cause temporary yellow staining on the skin.

Antioxidant

Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants and can offer skin-soothing benefits.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, soothing

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Antioxidant

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Also known as Holy Basil extract, it offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, soothing

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Binder

Maltodextrin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A polysaccharide used as a binder and texturizer.

Usually helps with

Texture enhancement

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Amino Acid

Arginine

Badness

1.0 / 10

An amino acid that helps with skin conditioning and hydration.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning, hydration

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Thickener

Carbomer

Badness

0.0 / 10

A gelling agent used to thicken formulations.

Usually helps with

Texture enhancement

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Humectant

Pentylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that improves product texture and hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration, texture enhancement

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Chelating Agent

Sodium Phytate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A plant-derived ingredient that helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Formula stabilization

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Soothing Agent

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Extract from the neem leaf, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, antioxidant

Watch for

Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.

Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster that also adds moisturizing properties.

Usually helps with

Hydration, preservation

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Can I use this mask every night?

Yes, it's designed for nightly use as the last step in your evening routine. However, if you have very sensitive skin, start with a few times a week to see how your skin reacts.

Is this mask suitable for oily skin?

While niacinamide can help regulate oil, the mask format and emollient ingredients might be too rich for very oily skin as a final step. It's generally better suited for normal to combination skin, or for oily skin that also needs barrier support and hydration.

What's the difference between this mask and a niacinamide serum?

This mask delivers 10% niacinamide in a leave-on format that also provides hydration and occlusion, potentially enhancing the effects. A serum is typically a more concentrated treatment step that might be followed by a separate moisturizer.