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10% Niacinamide BoosterA serum built around Peptides and Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
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USD 53.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
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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.
Peptides3
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Benefits

Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acer Saccharum Sap, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tripropylene Glycol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Tocopherol
Anti-Aging4
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Surfactin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Squalane, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Humectant
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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