A serum built around Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
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USD 21.60 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ectoin, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Resveratrol, Sodium Polyacrylate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
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.
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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Learn more about Sodium Polyacrylate →Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sponge is animal-derived.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sponge →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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