A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 18.90 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating17
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diglycerin, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Mannitol, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Trehalose, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Xylitol, Zea Mays Starch
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Hydrating17
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Isononyl Isononanoate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Squalane, Tocopherol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Canola Oil, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
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
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
Emollient
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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
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