A serum built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 42.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 399.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Panthenol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sucrose Laurate
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behentrimonium Chloride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Sucrose Laurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- 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
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Peptides
- Anti-Aging
- Firming
- Reduces Irritation
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- 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.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →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 →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →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 →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 →Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 →
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