Nature Republic
Root Barrier Repair SerumA serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
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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.

Benefits

Hydrating22
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Anhydroxylitol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Sucrose
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Niacinamide, Sucrose
Hydrating27
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sorbitol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Xylose
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Sucrose
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Madecassoside, Niacinamide, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Sucrose

Concerns

May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Triisostearin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (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
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (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
Xylitylglucoside (in both products)
Humectant
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 →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Dioscorea japonica, Dioscoreaceae
Learn more about Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →
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