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Birch Moisturizing Soothing GelVT Cosmetics
Tx-toning CreamA face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 14.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 30.72 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →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 →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →
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