A serum built around Retinoid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
A serum built around Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Phytosphingosine, Squalane
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Squalane
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Methyl Gluceth-20 (in both products)
Humectant
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Oenothera Biennis Oil (in both products)
Emollient
3 / 2
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil (in both products)
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Methyl Gluceth-20 (in both products)
Humectant
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil (in both products)
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Oenothera Biennis Oil (in both products)
Emollient
3 / 2
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Learn more about Methyl Gluceth-20 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil →Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis Oil →Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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