SkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Face CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 25.65 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 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.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

Benefits

Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethiconol, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethiconol, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Laminaria Japonica Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tocopherol
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
4 / 2
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
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 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Behenyl Alcohol
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Behenyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →
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