A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and pollution defence.
A serum built around Vitamin E and PHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 69.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 35.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
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
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalene, Tocopherol
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Extract, 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 Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Phytosteryl Macadamiate
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
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
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 →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice →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 →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 →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Macadamiate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Phytosteryl Macadamiate →Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants
Learn more about Phytosterols →
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