A serum built around Kojic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 300.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 25.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Kojic Dipalmitate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sucrose, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Lecithin
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Yugdugu Extract
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin is alpha arbutin.
Learn more about Alpha-Arbutin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
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