A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and brightening.
A serum built around Niacinamide and PHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 88.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Inositol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation11
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Fragrance, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Eczema11
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Fragrance, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Rosacea10
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Fragrance, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
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- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Humectant
Antimicrobial
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
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.
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 →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
Learn more about Potassium Sorbate →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →
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