Nature Republic
Super Aqua Max Watery EssenceAn essence built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
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USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sea Salt, Sea Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Kjellmaniella Crassifolia Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Niacinamide, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodeceth-16
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil
May Worsen Eczema4
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

Ingredients Side-by-side

1,2-Hexanediol (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
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
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.
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →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 →Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose
Learn more about Fructooligosaccharides →
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