A face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 73.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 76.00 · checked 28 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.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Inositol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Brassica Campestris Sterols, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hexyldecanol, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Xylitol
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycol Distearate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Cocoglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Hexyldecanol, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Stearic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Squalane, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Stearic Acid, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
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 →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →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 →
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