A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and pollution defence.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 25.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 299.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Madecassoside, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ethoxydiglycol, Maltitol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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.
Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
Learn more about Sodium Citrate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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