Cetaphil Repair & Renew Serum vs Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum

Cetaphil

Skintific

A serum built around Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.

Serum

20 ingredients

42 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

AUD 21.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from United States

Brand from Indonesia

At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Ceramide2
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Colloidal oatmeal2
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sphingolipids
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Dibutyl Adipate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
- Barrier Repair
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Emollient
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
Fragrance

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
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