Rejuran
Refreshing EmulsionVT Cosmetics
Retinal Peptide Hyaluronic Capsule CreamA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and PHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 44.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 21.22 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane

Benefits

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Panthenol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Lecithin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Distearate, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Biosaccharide GUM-4, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Solvent
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →
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