A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and antioxidant protection.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 539.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
JPY 31.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Mannitol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sphingolipids, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sphingolipids, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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 →3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →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 →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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