A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 26.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 37.00 · 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Synthetic Wax, Tocopherol
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Achillea Millefolium Extract, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Viscosity Controlling
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 →Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by fermentation of Lactobacillus.
Learn more about Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Methyl Trimethicone
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Methyl Trimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Methyl Trimethicone →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →
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