A serum built around Niacinamide and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for brightening and fading dark spots.
Brand price
USD 21.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Centella Asiatica Extract
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Panthenol, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Humectant
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract (in both products)
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Lecithin
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lecithin →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Hydroxyethylcellulose
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Light Stabilizer, Viscosity Controlling
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose →
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