SkinCeuticals
Phyto A+ BrighteningA face moisturizer built around Azelaic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 115.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 38.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Silica Silylate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Silica Silylate, Squalane
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Colloidal Oatmeal, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →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 →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →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 →Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate →
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