
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Night Cream with multiple active ingredients (approx. 20 ingredients)
FEATURES
Contains 1% encapsulated retinol, turmeric extract, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, regenerates skin, deeply hydrates, firms skin, smoothens complexion
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Paraben-Free, Sulfate-free, Alcohol-free
Who Is It For?
All Genders Suitable For Adults (no Specific Age Range Stated)What Does It Help With?
Anti-ageing Fine Lines Wrinkles Skin Regeneration Hydration Skin Firmness Even Skin ToneBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What XYST Says
Product Description:
Explore the entire range of Night Cream available on Nykaa. Shop more XYST products here. You can browse through the complete world of XYST Night Cream.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
aqua,caprylic/capric-triglyceride,coco-caprylate,niacinamide-(vitamin-b3),aqua-(and)-glycerin-(and)-polysorbate-20-(and)-lecithin-(and)-retinol-(vitamin-a),phenoxyethanol-(and)-ethylhexylglycerin,c13-14-isoparaffin-(and)-polysorbate-80-(and)-decyl-glucoside-(and)-glycerin,xylitylglucoside-(and)-anhydroxylitol-(and)-xylitol,cetostearyl-alcohol,glycerol-monostearate,hea/sodiacryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-20-methacrylate-copolymer,fragrance,d-panthenol-(pro-vitamin-b5),cannabis-sativa-callus-lysate-(and)-glycerin-(and)-pentylene-glycol-(and)-cyamopsis-tetragonoloba-(guar)-gum-(and)-xanthan-gum-(and)-phytic-acid-(and)-tocopherol-(and)-water,carbomer,curcuma-longa-(turmeric)-root-extract,sodium-hyaluronate,disodium-edta
Key Ingredients
Retinol, Turmeric Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cannabis Sativa Callus Lysate
Ingredients Details
Carbomer
Common Name(s): Carbopol,polyacrylic acid,carboxyvinyl polymer
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides transparent gel textures and thickening at very low concentrations via ph-responsive swelling.
Why It's Used: The most widely used gel thickener โ provides crystal-clear, stable gels at concentrations as low as 0.1-0.5% with ph-controlled viscosity.
How It Works: Highly crosslinked polyacrylic acid remains tightly coiled at acidic ph. neutralization with naoh or triethanolamine ionizes carboxylic groups causing electrostatic repulsion that unfolds and swells the polymer coils, dramatically increasing viscosity. concentration-dependent thickening.
Typically Found In: Gels,serums,emulsions,sunscreens
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ polyacrylic acid thickener
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Carbomer's ph-responsive swelling mechanism provides an elegant formulation control tool: a neutralized gel can be liquefied by ph reduction (adding acid) and re-thickened by reneutralization. this reversible rheology control allows two-phase products that mix on application without the need for mechanical emulsification.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Coco-caprylate
Common Name(s): Coco-caprylate,coco-caprylate,cosmetic functional ingredient,established active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides emollient conditioning with spreading value determined by the ester molecular architecture.
Why It's Used: Coco-caprylate is selected for its c8 caprylic ester โ the c-chain length provides ultra-light fast-dry short-chain emolliency, which distinguishes coco-caprylate from esters of adjacent chain lengths in the same polarity tier.
How It Works: Ester: acid chain โ emolliency type; alcohol chain โ spreading speed and skin feel.
Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Safety documented in cosing at standard formulation concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,coco-caprylate technical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22
Fragrance
Common Name(s): Fragrance ingredient,eu allergen or aromatic component,olfactory/flavour
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the complete fragrance profile contributing to product sensory experience and consumer appeal.
Why It's Used: Fragrance is a major consumer purchase driver โ up to 70% of consumers make purchasing decisions partially based on product scent.
How It Works: Fragrance blends interact with olfactory receptors providing the sensory profile โ complex mixtures activate multiple receptor types for rich, multidimensional scent experiences.
Typically Found In: All fragrance products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Standard use levels
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ifra guidelines set usage limits for fragrance ingredients based on skin sensitisation and phototoxicity assessment for each application category.
Last Verified: Eu regulation 1223/2009 annex iii,ifra standards,fragrance allergen declaration requirements
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12