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TXA Niacinamide Capsule CreamA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face moisturizer built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 27.20 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 349.00 · checked 5 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 alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simethicone
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Alketh-12, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 20, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Humectant
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
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 →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 →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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