A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and AHA, for smoothing and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 25.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 24.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Niacinamide, Silica Silylate, Tocopherol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Citric Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Silica Silylate
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Zea Mays Starch
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Cetearyl Isononanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cetearyl Isononanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- 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.
Aqua
Solvent
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 Isononanoate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Isononanoate →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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