A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and pollution defence.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 69.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 69.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Lecithin, Squalene, Tocopherol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Squalene
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Squalene, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Squalene
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Lecithin, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Amylopectin (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycine, oligomer with histidine and lysine
Learn more about Oligopeptide-1 →Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Lysine, oligomer with serine and threonine
Learn more about Oligopeptide-2 →Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11 is a synthetic peptide containing Alanine, Phenylalanine, Proline and Valine residues
Learn more about Hexapeptide-11 →Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Alanine, tridecapeptide with leucine, lysine and phenylalanine
Learn more about Oligopeptide-3 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Chelating
L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt
Learn more about Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate →Squalene
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Squalene may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Squalene →
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