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Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne SerumA serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 34.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 21.60 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Madecassic Acid, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Niacinamide, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sorbitan Olivate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Retinol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
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 →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →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 →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →
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