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5% Niacinamide Body SerumA body lotion built around Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A body lotion built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Colloidal oatmeal3
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Benefits
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalene, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Petrolatum
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Myristyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
4 / 1
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
5 / 2
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Solvent
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 →
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