A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Erythritol, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Inositol, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Xylitol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Isododecane, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract

Concerns

No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Alketh-12, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Solvent
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract →Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract →
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