A face cream built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Ceramide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 18.90 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 82.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol3
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.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Ectoin, Ethoxydiglycol, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair26
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing14
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane
Concerns
May Trigger Acne9
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis29
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-13 Alketh-9, C13-14 Isoalkane, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laureth-7, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris9
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis28
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Behenic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteareth-25, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl Oleate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- 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.
Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Behenyl Alcohol
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Behenyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →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 →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →
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