An essence built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence, for hydration.
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JPY 33.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

No key ingredients

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
Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

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.
No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Preservative
Preservative
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 →
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