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Invisible Finish Moisture GelA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 42.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol3
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Panthenol, PEG-4, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Shea Butter, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Methicone, Niacinamide, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Xylitol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Phospholipids, Polysorbate 80, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Shea Butter, Isopropyl Isostearate, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, PEG-100 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
UV Absorber
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane (in both products)
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
5 / 0
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- 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.
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 →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Isohexadecane
Emollient, Solvent
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
Learn more about Isohexadecane →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Anticaking, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Polysorbate 80
Denaturant, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80 →
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