BUTTER-C
Face care
Night cream OEM/ODM manufacturing
Night Cream · OEM/ODM
A night cream differs from a day cream in how it is used: there is no sunlight, no makeup on top, and the product stays on the skin for hours. That makes it possible to use light-sensitive actives such as retinol, to choose a richer cream base without worrying about shine, and to prioritize locking in moisture overnight, when skin loses more water than during the day. In return, the formula has to keep sensitive actives stable in the jar throughout the shelf life and be gentle enough for nightly use. Butter-C offers turnkey OEM/ODM manufacturing, from formula development to labeled finished goods and the notification dossier.
Formula base
Nighttime actives in a rich cream base
A night cream formula consists of a core active group, a lipid-replenishing group and an occlusive cream base. The three groups below are the directions Butter-C works with.
Vitamin A and alternatives
Retinol, retinal, hydroxypinacolone retinoate; bakuchiol is a plant-derived option that is more light-stable. Vitamin A ingredients have concentration limits and labeling requirements, which Butter-C checks against current regulations during formulation.
Peptides and surface renewal
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1; low-concentration AHA/PHA help the stratum corneum renew more evenly.
Barrier lipids and occlusives
Ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids; squalane, shea butter, plant oils; dimethicone or waxes form a water-retaining layer overnight.
Points to weigh when choosing
Avoid combining too many strong actives in one jar; skin tolerance with nightly use; active stability in a jar opened many times; and cost.
Key technical points
Four factors that decide night cream quality
Keeping sensitive actives stable
Retinol is degraded by light, oxygen and heat. We use encapsulated forms, add antioxidants, add actives in the cool-down phase and minimize air during jar filling.
Rich but not occlusive-heavy
A higher oil ratio than a day cream; oils and esters that absorb well are chosen so skin feels soft the next morning without a greasy film or marks on the pillow.
Controlling irritation
Strong actives are paired with soothing agents (panthenol, bisabolol, allantoin, centella). pH is chosen to suit the key active; with AHAs, performance is balanced against gentleness.
Fragrance and a relaxing feel
Night creams usually carry a light scent. Fragrances are chosen with few declarable allergens and tested for compatibility with the actives, as some fragrances cause the cream to discolor.
Three formulation directions
Three ways to position a night cream
Moisturizing, barrier-restoring night cream
Ceramides, squalane, panthenol in a rich cream base. Aimed at dry and sensitive skin; suitable for nightly use, with no strong actives.
Anti-aging night cream
Retinol or bakuchiol combined with peptides. Aimed at customers aged 30 and up; directions should state the frequency for getting skin accustomed.
Sleeping mask
A gel-cream or thick gel texture that forms a thin moisturizing film, used in place of the night cream step a few times a week.
Packaging designed with the formula
Dark, light-blocking glass jars with an inner lid and spatula; for formulas containing retinol, consider aluminum tubes or airless pump jars.
Parameters we monitor
What our R&D lab measures on every sample
These are the parameters Butter-C monitors during formula development and scale-up to production. Specific limits are agreed with you on the approved sample and then written into the product's in-house specification.
- Appearance & color
- Color, odor and smoothness. Yellowing of vitamin A creams is tracked across stability time points.
- pH
- Measured at 25°C on a diluted solution; pH drift is tracked over time.
- Viscosity
- Measured with a rotational viscometer, at room temperature and after accelerated aging.
- Emulsion stability
- Centrifuge, freeze–thaw cycling and storage at 40°C; monitored for separation and oil bleeding.
- Active content
- Retinol or the key active assayed by HPLC at the start and after stability testing.
- Oil phase oxidation
- Rancid odor and peroxide value monitored when the formula uses a lot of plant oil.
- Skin feel
- Spreadability, absorption, tackiness and the residual film after application are assessed.
- Microbiology & preservative efficacy
- Tested at a GLP / ISO 17025-accredited laboratory; preservative efficacy (challenge) test to ISO 11930.
- Packaging compatibility
- Filled into the actual jar to be used; checked for seal integrity, light protection and discoloration where the product contacts the lid.
Claims
Writing claims within cosmetic scope
The word "repair" on an English label needs careful wording when carried over into Vietnamese. Butter-C reviews the wording on labels and marketing materials while preparing the notification dossier; below are commonly used phrasings.
Moisturizes and softens skin overnight
Instead of: treats dry skin, cures flaking.
Helps restore the skin's protective barrier
Instead of: regenerates skin, regenerates cells, heals skin.
Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles
Instead of: erases wrinkles, rejuvenates skin, reverses aging.
Helps skin look firmer and fresher
Instead of: lifts facial muscles, tightens skin like a cosmetic procedure.
Label notes
Products containing vitamin A: recommended for evening use, with sunscreen during the day; pregnant women should consult a doctor before use.
Numbers and timeframes
State percentages or the number of days to see results only when backed by human testing.
Manufacturing specifications
Current capabilities
- Texture
- Rich cream, nourishing cream or gel-cream sleeping mask; ivory to pale yellow depending on the actives.
- Pack formats
- Glass jars, plastic jars, tubes or airless pump jars. Volume agreed when packaging is selected.
- Minimum order quantity
- Agreed per order, depending on the formula direction and pack format chosen.
- Testing
- Performed at a GLP / ISO 17025-accredited laboratory, with a certificate of analysis delivered with every batch.
- Documentation
- Product Information File (PIF) and notification dossier prepared by Butter-C.
- Packaging
- Label design, printing and packing run in parallel with formula development.
Reference product
Butter-C Night Repair Cream
A sample made by Butter-C, shown here to help you picture a specific product direction. Your brand can take a completely different direction; this is only a starting point for discussion.
Rich cream texture
Smooth, glossy ivory cream that holds a peak in the jar and spreads into a thin layer on skin.
Intended benefits
Nighttime skin care that helps restore the skin's protective barrier.
Volume
50 ml, a common size for face creams.
Jar
Deep purple glass jar for light protection, with gold foil printing; bilingual English–French label.
Customization options
What you can specify
Within the same product type, each brand targets a different customer group. Tell us your requirements in the areas below, and our team of pharmacists will develop a matching formula.
Core active
Retinol, bakuchiol, peptides, or barrier-restoring moisture only, without strong actives.
Target skin type
Dry, normal, oily or sensitive skin; this determines the oil ratio and thickness of the cream.
Texture
Rich cream, soft cream or gel-cream sleeping mask.
Fragrance
Fragrance-free, a light relaxing scent, or a scent matched to your brand positioning.
Companion products
Day cream, serum and eye cream in the same line, sold as a day–night set.
Ingredient direction
Vegan, alcohol-free, paraben-free; please state these from the start so suitable raw materials can be selected.
Further reading
Related topics
Bakuchiol in cosmetics
A plant-derived alternative to vitamin A (in Vietnamese).
Starting anti-aging care early
Why nighttime skin care should begin before wrinkles appear (in Vietnamese).
Anti-aging serum OEM/ODM manufacturing
The product used before the night cream step in the same set.
Moisturizing cream OEM/ODM manufacturing
The daytime cream, the other half of the day–night set.
How we work
From idea to finished batch
Eight steps and three milestones signed off by both sides: approved sample, notification number, finished batch. Step-by-step details (in Vietnamese) →
Get started
Tell us about the product you plan to launch
Send us your product direction and expected volume. Our team will get back to you during business hours (Vietnam time, GMT+7).
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