A serum built around Centella asiatica and Alpha arbutin, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 9.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 13.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Vitamin C derivative (stable)2
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Ectoin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tranexamic Acid
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diglycerin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Lauric Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Tranexamic Acid (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Skin Conditioning
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
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 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →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 →Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Solvent
Butanedioic acid, bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ester
Learn more about Diethoxyethyl Succinate →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
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