A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for brightening and fading dark spots.
Brand price
USD 65.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 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.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Inositol, Mannitol, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
1 / —
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
Humectant
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Lecithin
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lecithin →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
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