A cosmetic composition is provided which includes niacinamide, a carboxylic acid bearing structurant, and particles of a condensation polymerized polyamide, the polyamide having an amine value no lower than 0.3 and an HLB value of at least 16. The polyamide particles prevent interaction between niacinamide and the carboxylic acid/salt structurant thereby inhibiting skinfeel complexation and/or phase separation that would be adverse to skinfeel.