A face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and PHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 24.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 44.00 · 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 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, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Panthenol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Biosaccharide GUM-4, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Biosaccharide GUM-4, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- 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.
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 →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →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 →
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