An essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and pollution defence.
Brand price
USD 28.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 33.00 · checked 26 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate
Hydrating17
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Barrier Repair30
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caffeoyl Sh-Octapeptide-4, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Capryloyl Dipeptide-17, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Copper Gluconate, Dimethicone, Galloyl Pentapeptide-33, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Kojyl Carboxy Dipeptide-23, Niacinamide, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Octapeptide-7, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Resveratrol, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Surfactin
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Learn more about Sodium Polyacrylate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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