A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 15.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 94.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ectoin, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Trehalose
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Isododecane, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Jojoba Esters
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glucose, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Inositol, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearates, Glycine Soja Sterols, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hexyldecanol, Isostearyl Hydroxystearate, Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Oleyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexyldecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Laurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Stearates, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hexyldecanol, Isostearyl Hydroxystearate, Jojoba Esters, Lauroyl Lysine, Lecithin, Oleyl Alcohol, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Retinyl Linoleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Laurate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Laurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

Humectant
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →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 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →Jojoba Esters
Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing
Jojoba Esters isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Jojoba Esters →Hexyldecanol
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Hexyldecanol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hexyldecanol →Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer →
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