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Omega+ Complex MoisturizerA face moisturizer built around Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 33.60 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 350.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, PCA, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Decyl Oleate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Squalane
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate, Propylene Glycol

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Decyl Oleate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis22
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Decyl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Oleic Acid, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Decyl Oleate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin9
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Solvent
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
4 / —
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Solvent
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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.
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 →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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