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Hydration StationA face moisturizer built around AHA and Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
EUR 8.80 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 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.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ectoin, Glucose, Glycerin, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Beta-Glucan, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Glycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis18
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Biosaccharide GUM-4, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Solvent
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside (in both products)
Humectant
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Protecting
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →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 →Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-
Learn more about Ectoin →Xylitylglucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside →Anhydroxylitol
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-
Learn more about Anhydroxylitol →Xylitol
Anti-seborrheic, Deodorant, Flavouring, Humectant, Humectant
Xylitol is the pentahydric alcohol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Xylitol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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