A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 695.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 550.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

Benefits

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
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
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Occlusive
Centella Asiatica Extract (in both products)
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract (in both products)
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
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.
Aqua
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent, Humectant, Soothing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Sodium Gluconate
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Sodium gluconate
Learn more about Sodium Gluconate →
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