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SooNabi HYDR8+ 365 Daily Advanced Vitality Cream

Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Borago Officinalis Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin

Assistant: Below is a pure formulation-level analysis of the SooNabi HYDR8+ 365 Daily Advanced Vitality Cream, followed by a summa…

Below is a pure formulation-level analysis of the SooNabi HYDR8+ 365 Daily Advanced Vitality Cream, followed by a summary assessment and a complexity classification, without marketing language.

1. Structural Overview of the Formula

This is a multi-system cream combining:

• Barrier lipids
• Multi-weight humectants
• High-load niacinamide
• Extensive hyaluronic acid network
• Multiple peptide systems
• Ceramide–cholesterol matrix
• Antioxidant and botanical support

The formulation is dense and layered, closer to a treatment cream than a simple moisturizer.

2. Base & Emollient System

Primary emollients & skin-feel agents

• Squalane
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
• Dicaprylyl Carbonate
• Glyceryl Stearate
• Lecithin / Hydrogenated Lecithin

Assessment

• Lightweight–medium occlusion
• Biomimetic lipid profile (squalane + lecithin)
• Designed for barrier support without heavy waxes or silicones

This base favors barrier compatibility and absorption efficiency, not cushion-heavy occlusion.

3. Humectant & Hydration Architecture (Very Advanced)

Core humectants

• Glycerin
• Butylene Glycol
• Betaine
• Panthenol

Hyaluronic Acid System (Extremely Complex)

• Sodium Hyaluronate
• Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
• Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
• Potassium Hyaluronate

Assessment

• Covers surface hydration, mid-layer water binding, and long-term moisture retention
• Crosspolymer + cationic HA improves persistence and film formation
• This is well beyond standard “multi-HA” formulas

4. Barrier Repair Matrix (High-End)

Physiologic lipid ratio

• Ceramide NP, NS, AS, AP, EOP
• Cholesterol
• Hydrogenated Lecithin

Assessment

• Closely mimics stratum corneum lipid composition
• Indicates intentional barrier restoration, not incidental ceramide inclusion
• Rare to see this many ceramide subtypes in one cream

5. Actives & Functional Treatment Components

Niacinamide

• Positioned high → likely meaningful concentration
• Supports barrier, tone uniformity, sebum regulation

Peptide Complex (Very Broad)

• Copper Tripeptide-1
• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
• Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Assessment

• Covers signaling, repair, expression-line modulation, and matrix support
• Peptides are not redundant; they target different pathways

Vitamins & Antioxidants

• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (stable vitamin C derivative)
• Tocopherol
• Adenosine

6. Botanical & Supportive Extract Layer

• Green tea, bamboo water, carrot root
• Borago officinalis (lipid-supportive)
• Corchorus olitorius (film-forming polysaccharides)
• Ilex paraguariensis (antioxidant)

Assessment

• Botanicals are supportive, not driving actives
• Used to reinforce hydration, antioxidant defense, and soothing

7. Stabilization, Texture & Tolerance

• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
• Arginine, Citric Acid (pH control)
• Allantoin, Beta-Glucan (anti-irritation)
• EDTA, Sodium Phytate (chelators)
• Ethylhexylglycerin (preservation support)

Assessment

• Well-buffered for high-active tolerance
• Balanced for daily use despite complexity

8. Summary Assessment

Formulation Strengths

• Exceptionally layered hydration system
• True ceramide–cholesterol barrier architecture
• Broad, non-redundant peptide coverage
• High functional density without obvious irritant load
• Technically sophisticated emulsification and stabilization

Formulation Limitations

• High complexity increases cost and formulation risk
• Sensitive users may react to niacinamide or peptide load
• Not minimalist; overqualified for users wanting simplicity

9. Complexity Level

Complexity Classification: Very High / Clinical-Grade

This formula sits in the top tier of commercial moisturizers in terms of:

• Ingredient count
• Functional layering
• Barrier science
• Active synergy

It is significantly more complex than typical mass-market creams and aligns more closely with dermo-cosmetic or cosmeceutical formulations.

Bottom Line (Formulation-Only)

This is a technically dense, barrier-focused, multi-active cream engineered for sustained hydration, barrier repair, and skin signaling support—far beyond a basic moisturizer in both structure and intent.