A face cream built around Ceramide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Mineral sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 82.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 229.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing14
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyaspartate, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair26
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-16 Alcohols, Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Isododecane, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis28
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Behenic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteareth-25, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl Oleate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-16 Alcohols, Canola Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C12-16 Alcohols (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (in both products)
Anticaking
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
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (in both products)
Anticaking
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
Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →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 →Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Anticaking, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →
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