A face cream built around Peptides and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 101.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 65.00 · 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.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, PEG-8, Petrolatum, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Petrolatum
Anti-Aging3
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Oleate
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
3 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- 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
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- Smoothing
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
PEG-8 (in both products)
Humectant
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
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 →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 →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Algae Extract
Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract (Retired) is the extract of various species of Algae. The INCI Name, Algae Extract, originally published in 1979, was designated with a retired status in 2015. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Algae Extract will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment based on the current genus and species name for the specific alga.
Learn more about Algae Extract →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acetyl Glucosamine →
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