A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Niacinamide and BHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 9.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 21.90 · checked 5 Oct 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.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ectoin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sucrose, Urea
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Menthol, Sucrose
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Menthol, Niacinamide, Sucrose
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 Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Fragrance
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
- 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.
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 →Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial, Deodorant, Preservative
o-Cymen-5-ol is the substituted phenol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about O-Cymen-5-Ol →
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