An essence built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 54.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sucrose
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PPG-6-DECYLTETRADECETH-30
No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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.
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 →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 →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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