Nature Republic
Forest Relief For Men EmulsionROUND LAB
Birch Moisturizing Intensive CreamA face moisturizer built around Ceramide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 40.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ectoin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Oleyl Alcohol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Glyceryl Stearate Se, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Tocopherol
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Oleyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oleyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Oleyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Fragrance
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Behenyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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.
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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate →Behenyl Alcohol
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Behenyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate →
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