A serum built around Centella asiatica and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 23.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Squalane, Tocopherol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Pareth-12, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
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
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- 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.
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Tranexamic Acid
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic Acid →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 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →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 →
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