A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 22.00 · 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
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Vitamin C derivative (stable)3
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
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
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Smoothing13
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Stearyl Alcohol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
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 Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Potassium Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
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
Octyldodecanol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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.
Aqua
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Octyldodecanol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
Octyldodecanol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecanol →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 Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid is ferulic acid.
Learn more about Ferulic Acid →Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Limonene
Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent
Limonene is a fragrance.
Learn more about Limonene →
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