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Firming Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights
This page provides an ingredient-level review of Firming Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen by First Aid Beauty. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern anti-aging creams and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and First Aid Beauty.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Soluble Collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Benzoate, Diamond Powder, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate
Formulation Deep Dive
First Aid Beauty's Firming Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen is engineered as a high-performance anti-aging emulsion designed to improve skin elasticity and structural integrity. The formulation utilizes a sophisticated O/W (oil-in-water) system where stearic acid and glyceryl stearate serve as primary emulsifiers, while a lipid complex of C12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, and squalane provides a rich, emollient texture with high spreadability. The active strategy features a synergistic blend of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) for barrier support, Soluble Collagen for topical hydration, and Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate to stimulate endogenous extracellular matrix production. Skin-soothing efficacy is reinforced through the inclusion of Colloidal Oatmeal, Allantoin, and Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Extract to mitigate potential irritation. The system is stabilized by a rheology-modifying network of xanthan gum and polymethylsilsesquioxane for a blurred finish, utilizing a robust preservation blend of phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, and disodium EDTA to ensure long-term formula stability.
Formula Structure Overview
This formula has a 68% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as barrier support, emollient, moisturizer, and conditioner ingredients.
Barrier Support
Emollient
Moisturizer
Ingredient Analysis
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