thinkco Niacinamide Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Niacinamide
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
7. Mineral Oil
8. Stearic Acid
9. Polysorbate 60
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. PEG-100 Stearate
13. Hydrogenated Polydecene
14. Beeswax
15. Carbomer
16. Arginine
17. Dimethicone
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Adenosine
20. Fragrance
21. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
22. Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
23. Melissa Officinalis Extract
24. Propolis Extract
25. Centella Asiatica Extract
26. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
27. Citral
28. Limonene
29. Geraniol
30. Hexyl Cinnamal
31. Citronellol
32. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Oil-in-water cream centered on niacinamide and botanical extracts. Glycerin/butylene glycol hydrate; sunflower/mineral oils create a barrier; cetearyl alcohol stabilizes. Centella and adenosine support repair. Ideal for dry or dehydrated skin, preferably at night. Formulator observation: mineral oil and plant oil blend balances occlusion and nutrition, yet fragrance allergens require caution for sensitive complexions.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilMineral Oil

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

Other ingredients

Polysorbate 60Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateHydrogenated PolydeceneBeeswaxCarbomerArginineDimethiconeDisodium EDTAAdenosineFragranceCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides ExtractMelissa Officinalis ExtractPropolis ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractCitralLimoneneGeraniolHexyl CinnamalCitronellolLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Mineral Oil

Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract

Hippophae rhamnoides extract, fragrance and skin conditioner; rich in vitamins E and C, watch photosensitivity and color stability.

Melissa Officinalis Extract

Melissa extract for skin conditioning; contains essential oil components, monitor allergenicity

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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