This rich, peptide-powered night cream combines essential ceramides, niacinamide, and shea butter to deeply nourish, firm, and restore compromised skin barriers overnight.
The formula provides outstanding, long-lasting moisture and barrier support through a comprehensive synergy of skin-identical lipids, humectants, and anti-aging peptides. Essential barrier lipids including ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, cholesterol, and phytosphingosine work in tandem to replenish depleted intercellular matrices and prevent moisture loss. Multi-depth hydration is delivered via glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and saccharide isomerate, while butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter and dimethicone polymers provide an effective emollient shield without heavy greasiness. Furthermore, the inclusion of niacinamide enhances tone and texture, complemented by tripeptide-1 and caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 to support structural renewal and elasticity.
The product features an exceptionally mild, highly biocompatible profile formulated to minimize irritation across all skin types. It completely avoids common sensitizers such as added fragrance, drying simple alcohols, and essential oils. Soothing agents including allantoin and niacinamide actively calm reactivity, while skin-replenishing ceramides fortify delicate epidermal barriers against external stressors. The formulation utilizes a gentle, dependable preservative system comprising phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, and sodium benzoate, offering robust microbiological stability with very low allergic potential. The non-comedogenic, physiologically aligned ingredients ensure superior tolerance even for sensitive, reactive, or compromised complexions.
Overall, this facial moisturizer achieves high efficacy by uniting physiological barrier repair with gentle, restorative hydration. The expertly crafted balance of three essential ceramides, biomimetic peptides, and niacinamide delivers meaningful visible improvements in moisture retention, texture, and resilience. Simultaneously, its strictly fragrance-free, hypoallergenic composition ensures minimal risk of adverse skin reactions. By marrying restorative emollients like shea butter with biocompatible barrier-builders and humectants, the formula functions as a dependable, highly effective everyday treatment that excels across performance, tolerability, and skin barrier maintenance.
At the foundation of this formula is a classic lipid-replenishing complex designed to mimic the natural stratum corneum. The synergistic combination of ceramide NP, ceramide AP, and ceramide EOP, paired with cholesterol and phytosphingosine, actively rebuilds intercellular integrity to prevent moisture loss. Complementing this lipid system are potent humectants like glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and saccharide isomerate, which continuously bind water deep within the epidermal layers to maintain plump, well-hydrated skin across extended periods.
Beyond basic barrier repair, the moisturizer delivers targeted anti-aging and restorative support. Incorporating Tripeptide-1 and Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 stimulates cellular renewal and supports the structural extracellular matrix, visibly smoothing fine lines and improving elasticity. Meanwhile, niacinamide provides multi-functional benefits by enhancing ceramide synthesis, calming low-grade inflammation, and evening out tone. Added allantoin acts as an effective skin-soothing agent, making the cream especially resilient against irritation caused by external stressors or active treatments.
In terms of texture and finish, the formulation relies on shea butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, and a sophisticated network of dimethicone crosspolymers. This blend yields a dense, velvety balm-cream that melts into skin upon application while creating a breathable occlusive film. The resulting moisture seal drastically reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) throughout the night without feeling sticky, leaving a soft, non-greasy protective cocoon that shields vulnerable skin from dry indoor environments and friction from bedding.
Overall, this formula represents an exceptional nighttime moisturizer for anyone needing intensive nourishment and restorative care. It is particularly well-suited for dry, mature, or sensitized complexions, as well as those integrating strong retinoids into their routines. However, the presence of heavier lipids, fatty acids (palmitic and myristic acids), and rich butters may prove overly dense or pore-clogging for individuals with very oily or severe acne-prone skin who prefer weightless gel hydrators.
🧪 Aqua / Water / Eau / 水
Purpose: Acts as the primary base and solvent that dissolves other ingredients.
Notes: Typically forms the largest percentage of water-based skincare formulations.
🧪 Butylene Glycol / 丁二醇
Purpose: Functions as a solvent, slip agent, and mild humectant.
Notes: Widely used for its low potential for irritation and ability to improve formula texture.
🧪 Glycerin / 甘油
Purpose: Draws moisture from the air and deeper layers of the skin to hydrate the surface.
Notes: One of the most effective and commonly used physiological humectants.
🧪 Saccharide Isomerate / 异构寡糖
Purpose: Provides long-lasting hydration by binding to skin keratin.
Notes: Also known as ‘marine plant sugar’ or ‘magnet sugar’ for its water-retaining properties resistant to rinsing.
🧪 Sodium Hyaluronate / 透明质酸钠
Purpose: Hydrates skin and improves elasticity by holding large amounts of water.
Notes: The sodium salt form of hyaluronic acid, offering smaller molecular size and better stability.
🧪 Biosaccharide Gum-1 / 生物糖胶-1
Purpose: Functions as a soothing humectant and sensory enhancer.
Notes: Produced via bacterial fermentation, creating a moisturizing film that imparts a soft after-feel.
🧪 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride / 辛酸/癸酸甘油三酯
Purpose: Softens and smoothes the skin while preventing transepidermal water loss.
Notes: Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, known for a lightweight, non-greasy skin feel.
🧪 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter / 牛油果树果脂
Purpose: Nourishes and conditions dry skin with rich fatty acids.
Concerns: May feel heavy on oily or acne-prone skin types.
Notes: Rich in unsaponifiables, vitamin E, and natural fatty acids like stearic and oleic acids.
🧪 Dimethicone / 聚二甲基硅氧烷
Purpose: Forms a breathable barrier on the skin surface to lock in moisture and improve spreadability.
Notes: A classic silicone polymer providing a smooth, velvety finish.
🧪 Cyclopentasiloxane / 环五聚二甲基硅氧烷
Purpose: Provides a silky, weightless texture before evaporating.
Notes: A volatile silicone that helps distribute heavy emollients evenly across the skin.
🧪 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer / 聚二甲基硅氧烷/乙烯基聚二甲基硅氧烷交联聚合物
Purpose: Imparts a matte, soft-focus finish and improves formula viscosity and slip.
Notes: An elastomeric silicone powder-in-silicone network often used to blur skin texture.
🧪 Glyceryl Stearate SE / 甘油硬脂酸酯 SE
Purpose: Helps water and oil phases stay uniformly blended.
Notes: The ‘SE’ indicates it is self-emulsifying due to the presence of a small amount of soap.
🧪 Cetyl Alcohol / 鲸蜡醇
Purpose: Stabilizes emulsions and conditions skin as a fatty alcohol.
Notes: Unlike drying alcohols, fatty alcohols are non-irritating and hydrating.
🧪 Cetearyl Alcohol / 鲸蜡硬脂醇
Purpose: Functions as an emulsion stabilizer, viscosity builder, and emollient.
Notes: A blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols commonly used to body creams and lotions.
🧪 Behentrimonium Methosulfate / 山嵛基三甲基铵甲基硫酸盐
Purpose: Acts as a gentle cationic emulsifier imparting a conditioned, silky skin feel.
Notes: Derived from rapeseed oil; notably mild compared to other quaternary ammonium surfactants.
🧪 Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate / 月桂酰乳酰乳酸钠
Purpose: Co-emulsifier that aids in stabilizing ceramide and lipid mixtures.
Notes: Naturally derived from coconut oil and lactic acid, commonly paired with ceramides.
🧪 Laureth-9 / 月桂醇聚醚-9
Purpose: Functions as a non-ionic emulsifier and mild skin-conditioning agent.
Concerns: May cause mild sensitivity in compromised or highly reactive skin.
Notes: An ethoxylated fatty alcohol frequently used in dermatological topicals.
🧪 Stearic Acid / 硬脂酸
Purpose: Adds texture, thickens emulsions, and conditions the skin barrier.
Notes: A saturated long-chain fatty acid naturally present in skin lipids.
🧪 Palmitic Acid / 棕榈酸
Purpose: Softens the skin and contributes to emulsion structure.
Notes: One of the most abundant saturated fatty acids in both plant oils and human stratum corneum.
🧪 Myristic Acid / 肉豆蔻酸
Purpose: Acts as an emollient and helps build cream consistency.
Notes: A medium-chain saturated fatty acid naturally found in palm and coconut oils.
🧪 Glycine Soja Sterols / Soybean Sterols / 大豆甾醇类
Purpose: Replenishes skin barrier lipids and reduces moisture loss.
Notes: Plant-derived phytosterols structurally similar to human skin cholesterol.
🧪 Cholesterol / 胆固醇
Purpose: Crucial component of the epidermal barrier that repairs and hydrates.
Notes: Works synergistically with ceramides and free fatty acids in an optimal equimolar ratio.
🧪 Niacinamide / 烟酰胺
Purpose: Brightens tone, calms inflammation, and strengthens skin barrier lipid synthesis.
Notes: Form of vitamin B3 well tolerated by sensitive skin at concentrations between 2% and 5%.
🧪 Allantoin / 尿囊素
Purpose: Soothes irritation and promotes skin cell regeneration.
Notes: Extracted from comfrey or synthesized; effective even at low concentrations of 0.1% to 0.5%.
🧪 Ceramide NP / 神经酰胺 NP
Purpose: Repairs the moisture barrier and enhances water retention.
Notes: Identical to human skin Ceramide 3, key for barrier integrity.
🧪 Ceramide AP / 神经酰胺 AP
Purpose: Supports stratum corneum barrier repair and elasticity.
Notes: Also known as Ceramide 6-II, supports natural skin desquamation.
🧪 Ceramide EOP / 神经酰胺 EOP
Purpose: Binds lipid layers together in the stratum corneum for barrier defense.
Notes: Also known as Ceramide 1, featuring an ester-linked omega-hydroxy fatty acid structure.
🧪 Phytosphingosine / 植物鞘氨醇
Purpose: Provides anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and barrier-replenishing benefits.
Notes: A natural lipid precursor to ceramides in the stratum corneum.
🧪 Tripeptide-1 / 三肽-1
Purpose: Stimulates collagen and extracellular matrix synthesis.
Notes: A small signaling peptide composed of glycine, histidine, and lysine (GHK).
🧪 Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3 / 己酰基四肽-3
Purpose: Stimulates dermal-epidermal junction proteins like laminin-5 and collagen VII.
Notes: Lipopeptide designed for enhanced dermal penetration and anti-aging signaling.
🧪 Tocopherol / 生育酚
Purpose: Protects skin lipids and formula oils against oxidative degradation.
Notes: Pure Vitamin E, providing primary antioxidant defense.
🧪 Carbomer / 卡波姆
Purpose: Forms clear gel networks to thicken and stabilize cosmetic emulsions.
Notes: Requires neutralization with a base such as sodium hydroxide to achieve maximum viscosity.
🧪 Xanthan Gum / 黄原胶
Purpose: Acts as a rheology modifier and emulsion stabilizer.
Notes: A natural polysaccharide produced by fermentation of Xanthomonas campestris.
🧪 Dextran / 葡聚糖
Purpose: Provides thickening, moisture-binding, and film-forming properties.
Notes: A complex branched glucan polymer frequently used as a carrier in peptide complexes.
🧪 Sodium Hydroxide / 氢氧化钠
Purpose: Neutralizes acidic polymers like carbomers to establish formula pH.
Notes: Used in small, titrated quantities to bring the pH into skin-compatible range.
🧪 Citric Acid / 柠檬酸
Purpose: Lowers pH to maintain optimal stability and barrier compatibility.
Notes: An alpha hydroxy acid derived from citrus fermentation, primarily acting as a pH regulator here.
🧪 Sodium Citrate / 柠檬酸钠
Purpose: Buffers the formula to resist sudden shifts in pH over shelf life.
Notes: The sodium salt of citric acid, commonly paired with it to create a buffer system.
🧪 Phenoxyethanol / 苯氧乙醇
Purpose: Inhibits bacterial growth to extend product shelf life.
Concerns: May cause mild irritation in exceptionally sensitive skin types.
Notes: A standard paraben-alternative preservative effective up to 1% concentration.
🧪 Sodium Benzoate / 苯甲酸钠
Purpose: Prevents the proliferation of fungi, yeast, and molds.
Notes: Most active at slightly acidic pH levels (below pH 5.0).
🧪 Ethylhexylglycerin / 乙基己基甘油
Purpose: Enhances the antimicrobial efficacy of preservatives while conditioning skin.
Notes: Derived from glycerin, acts as both a preservative booster and emollient.