A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around PHA and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 36.99 · checked 5 Oct 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.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Anti-Aging3
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Retinyl Palmitate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-94, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-95, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Laurate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Laurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Laurate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate (in both products)
Emollient
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isononyl Isononanoate (in both products)
Emollient
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.
Aqua
Solvent
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →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 →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 →Isononyl Isononanoate
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Learn more about Isononyl Isononanoate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer →
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