SkinCeuticals
Phyto A+ BrighteningA face moisturizer built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Azelaic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 115.00 · checked 28 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.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane, Tribehenin, Zea Mays Starch
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Silica Silylate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Silica Silylate, Squalane
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Light Stabilizer
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
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
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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →
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