An essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
JPY 33.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin C derivative (stable)3
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Benefits

Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Glucose, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Propanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol
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

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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 →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 →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Glucose
Humectant
Glucose
Learn more about Glucose →
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