A serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

Benefits

Hydrating21
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betaine, Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sucrose Distearate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Niacinamide
Hydrating20
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Urea
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Canola Oil, Ceramide NP, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sucrose Distearate
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →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 →Hydroxyethyl Urea
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Urea →
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