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 299.00 · 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

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
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, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ethoxydiglycol, Maltitol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
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 Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Digitata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria digitata, Laminariaceae
Learn more about Laminaria Digitata Extract →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide →Cholesterol
Light Stabilizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Cholesterol may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Cholesterol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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