An essence built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and pollution defence.
An essence, for hydration.
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USD 33.00 · checked 26 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.
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
No key ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating17
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Barrier Repair30
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caffeoyl Sh-Octapeptide-4, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Capryloyl Dipeptide-17, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Copper Gluconate, Dimethicone, Galloyl Pentapeptide-33, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Kojyl Carboxy Dipeptide-23, Niacinamide, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Octapeptide-7, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Resveratrol, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Preservative
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →
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