A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 58.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
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.
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, PEG-8, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Tribehenin
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sucrose
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Petrolatum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Trehalose
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Disodium Nadh, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Isostearyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Smoothing15
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Disodium Nadh, Glyceryl Stearate, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Isostearyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Salicylic Acid, Squalane
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis18
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isostearyl Palmitate, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Phospholipids, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
5 / 0
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-100 Stearate (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →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 →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acetyl Glucosamine →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →
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