Arencia
Deep Water Surge SerumMedicube
Retinol NMN Boosting SerumThe brand gives no description.
A serum built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 26.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Benefits

Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tripeptide-1, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Lecithin (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate →
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