A face cream built around Ceramide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 82.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
Not recorded · 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.
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide
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
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dibutyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
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 Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
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
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →
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