SkinCeuticals
Retinol Cream 1.0Glad2Glow
Peach Retinol MoisturizerA face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 102.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 15.90 · checked 5 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)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ectoin, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Trehalose
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Isododecane, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Jojoba Esters
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexyldecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Hydroxyethyl Urea (in both products)
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea (in both products)
Humectant
Emollient
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
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
Buffering
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid
Learn more about Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid →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 →Hydroxyethyl Urea
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Urea →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →
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