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Retinal Peptide Hyaluronic Capsule CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 34.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 21.22 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free and Alcohol-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Benefits
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Collagen, Dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Distearate, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (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
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
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Solvent
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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Dioscorea japonica, Dioscoreaceae
Learn more about Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract →Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Japonica Extract is an extract of the Japan Kelp/Seaweed, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae
Learn more about Laminaria Japonica Extract →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →C12-16 Alcohols
Antistatic, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
C12-16 Alcohols isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-16 Alcohols →
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