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Oil-Free MoisturizerA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and AHA, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 42.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 58.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Pumpkin Seedcake, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Maris Aqua, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Urea
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethyl Macadamiate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Solvent
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Binding, Film Forming, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer is the sodium salt of a polymer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Learn more about Sodium Acrylates Copolymer →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →Lecithin
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lecithin →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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