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Skin-Glow Essence CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating22
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Betaine, Candelilla Cera, Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dimethiconol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Jojoba Esters, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Candelilla Cera, Canola Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene (in both products)
Emollient
Emollient
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
0-1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Occlusive
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- 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 →Hydrogenated Polydecene
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polydecene →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
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