A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 9.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 695.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Polyglyceryl-10 Esters, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Squalane
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Menthol, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Menthol, Niacinamide
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
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
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Occlusive
Centella Asiatica Extract (in both products)
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
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
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 →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →
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