EltaMD Skin Recovery Serum vs Skintific 10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum

EltaMD

Skin Recovery Serum

Skintific

10% Niacinamide Brightening Serum

The brand gives no description.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.

Serum

28 ingredients

42 ingredients

Brand price

USD 72.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

AUD 21.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand country not recorded

Brand from Indonesia

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 80

Ceramide2
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Colloidal oatmeal2
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Fructose, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sphingolipids, Yeast Extract
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Polysorbate 80
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sphingolipids
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Isododecane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Polysilicone-11
Film Forming
- Silicones
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Taurine
Buffering
0 / —

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Emollient
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
Fragrance

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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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)
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Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
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Isohexadecane
Emollient, Solvent
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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