A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 30.00 · 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.

Benefits

Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Panthenol, Propanediol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Panthenol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Panthenol
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Niacinamide
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Linoleic Acid, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Sucrose Palmitate, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis20
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis22
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ceramide NP, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Linoleic Acid, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24, Retinyl Linoleate, Retinyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sucrose Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Emollient
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
2 / 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
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- 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 →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 →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 →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 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →
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