SkinCeuticals
Retinol 0.3A face cream built around Retinoid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 80.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Centella asiatica (Cica)4
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid

Benefits

Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isopropyl Myristate
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethiconol, Ectoin, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Barrier Repair21
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sphingolipids, Squalane
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Lecithin, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sphingolipids

Ingredients Side-by-side

Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Fragrance
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- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Lecithin (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- 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.
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Dimethiconol
Antifoaming, Moisturising, Emollient
Dimethiconol is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethiconol →
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