An essence built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and pollution defence.
Brand price
JPY 33.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 33.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Histidine, Lactic Acid, Mannitol, PCA, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Urea
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cholesterol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Potassium Magnesium Aspartate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Lactic Acid, Squalane
Hydrating17
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Barrier Repair30
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caffeoyl Sh-Octapeptide-4, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Capryloyl Dipeptide-17, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Copper Gluconate, Dimethicone, Galloyl Pentapeptide-33, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Kojyl Carboxy Dipeptide-23, Niacinamide, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Octapeptide-7, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Resveratrol, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
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