A face cream built around Niacinamide and AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Diglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ectoin, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair25
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis31
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycosphingolipids, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Humectant
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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 →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →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 →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 →Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate Citrate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
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