A face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 28.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 27.20 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
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.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair31
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Niacinamide
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simethicone
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Canola Oil, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Synthetic Beeswax
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin10
May increase shine or excess oil.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Alketh-12, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 20, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
Water (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
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →
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