Bonnyhill Rice Niacinamide Cream for sensitive skin
Niacinamide
Rice Bran Extract
Squalane
Glycerin
Beta-GlucanAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your normal skin due to glycerin and squalane, which hydrate and enhance barrier resilience, but lacks specialized ingredients like niacinamide or centella asiatica to effectively target your main concerns of redness and irritation.
- While the rice bran extract and other botanical extracts provide antioxidant activity and barrier repair, they do not offer significant anti-inflammatory benefits for your sensitive skin.
- The product is generally safe for your sensitive skin, though the presence of sulfates carries a slight risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
- You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
- Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this cream is highly regarded for its lightweight, non-greasy texture that provides deep hydration and a radiant glow, making it a favorite for many. While most users, including those with sensitive skin, find it calming and effective for brightening, a small number have reported experiencing immediate irritation or redness.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves my skin feeling plump and dewy”
- “effectively moisturizes dry patches”
- “skin feels soft and not dry”
Brightening glow Often Mentioned
- “makes my skin glow”
- “brightens dull skin”
- “skin looks radiant and smooth”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “lightweight formulation easy to layer”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells divine”
- “light clean smell”
- “pleasant fragrance”
Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
- “may trigger acne”
- “broke me out at first”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “burned my face a bit”
- “made my redness a little more noticeable”
- “irritated my skin so badly”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent is a little off-putting”
- “wouldn't get if sensitive to scented things”
- “fragrance tag stopped me from buying”
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Questions and answers
How well does Bonnyhill Rice Niacinamide work for sensitive skin?
Bonnyhill Rice Niacinamide Cream works moderately well for sensitive skin, hydrating and supporting the skin barrier with glycerin and squalane, though it lacks specialized ingredients to calm redness and irritation. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like fermented centella asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils to better calm redness and irritation without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for sensitive skin?
This cream works for sensitive skin through glycerin and squalane, which add moisture and strengthen the skin barrier, along with beta-glucan and rice bran extract that offer antioxidant benefits. However, a product for this skin needs specialized soothing ingredients like fermented centella asiatica, cica ceramide, and calming oils to properly target redness and irritation.
What does Niacinamide do for sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps calm sensitive skin by strengthening the skin barrier and reducing redness and irritation. It is very well tolerated and may improve overall comfort and resilience with regular use.
What does Rice Bran Extract do for sensitive skin?
Rice bran extract helps calm sensitive skin by reducing redness and soothing irritation. It is unlikely to cause trouble and may help keep reactive skin feeling comfortable and smooth.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2010
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. It is generally safe for your sensitive skin, though the presence of sulfates carries a slight risk of irritation.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it right before your retinol product to help keep your skin soft and comfortable. This type of product works best for sensitive skin when it includes soothing botanical ingredients and calming agents to reduce redness and irritation.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream works in the evening as part of your routine for sensitive skin. It is generally safe for your skin, though the presence of sulfates carries a slight risk of irritation.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as reviewers report potential breakouts as negligible. It may offer basic hydration, but sensitive skin prone to redness and irritation needs specialized soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and higher levels of niacinamide.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment on the body and the thin skin around the eyes, though it is an average fit for your sensitive skin. It is generally safe to use, but sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like centella asiatica or extra niacinamide to properly calm redness and irritation.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical gel and cream formulations containing niosomes entrapped with rice bran bioactive compounds improved skin hydration, lightening, thickness, roughness, and elasticity in 30 human volunteers over 28 days compared to baseline.
Pharmaceutical Biology, 2012Gel and cream formulations containing rice bran bioactive compounds entrapped in niosomes increased in vitro antioxidant activity (ORAC values of 20-28 micromol TE/g versus 16-18 micromol TE/g for placebo), enhanced lipid peroxidation inhibition in human sebum by about 1.5 times, and improved in vivo human skin hydration by approximately 3 to 30% depending on the measurement technique.
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2011Stirring Nukadoko fermented rice bran beds by hand leads to temporary settlement of microorganisms on human skin with quick shedding.
FEMS Microbiology Letters, 2023Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2023Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2022
Why other moisturizers fit sensitive skin better
- Sulfates in this moisturizer
Topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) induces dose-dependent local inflammation and primary hyperalgesia to tactile and thermal stimulation in eight healthy subjects compared to vehicle.
Inflammation Research, 2010 - Sulfates in this moisturizer
Sodium lauryl sulfate-induced skin barrier disruption alters the mRNA expression of keratinocyte differentiation markers and corneodesmosome-degrading enzymes during the repair phase in human skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008 A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Hydrogenated Poly C6-14 Olefin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-100 Stearate, C9-12 Alkane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Oil, Stearic Acid, Arginine, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Squalane, Sucrose Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Xanthan Gum, Styrene Np Copolymer, Disodium Edta, Benzyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Rice Bran Extract, Raspberry Ketone, Butoxydiglycol, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Chestnut Shell Extract, Rice Seed Extract, Canavalia Gladiata Extract
Behind this fit score
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