Common Name(s): Niacinamidoethyl retinoate,inci ingredient,cosmetic active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from niacinamidoethyl retinoate.

Why It's Used: Niacinamidoethyl retinoate delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.

How It Works: Source: niacinamidoethyl retinoate. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – vitamin a derivative

Secondary Functions: Collagen booster,antioxidant

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Synthetic or plant-derived. requires opaque, airless packaging. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 2/5 – low to moderate

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Introduce slowly; retinization expected at higher potencies.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution – avoid during pregnancy

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Safe at cosmetic concentrations. use spf. avoid during pregnancy. ewg score: 2.

Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf,tocopherol

Avoid Combining With: Pregnancy; extended uv without spf; benzoyl peroxide

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Niacinamidoethyl retinoate provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with an established safety profile from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Cosing database,niacinamidoethyl retinoate technical literature