A face cream built around Centella asiatica and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Kojic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 26.00 · checked 26 Sept 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.
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Myristate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Simethicone, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →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 →Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
Learn more about Coptis Japonica Root Extract →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 →Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →
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