A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and pollution defence.
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
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
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
Concerns
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.
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
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
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 →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 →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 →Squalene
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Squalene may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Squalene →Amylopectin
Binding, Viscosity Controlling
Amylopectin
Learn more about Amylopectin →Lecithin
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lecithin →Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Macadamiate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Phytosteryl Macadamiate →Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract is the extract of the red alga, Lithothamnion calcareum. The accepted scientific name for Lithothamnion calcareum is Phymatolithon calcareum, Hapalidiaceae.
Learn more about Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Alanine, tridecapeptide with leucine, lysine and phenylalanine
Learn more about Oligopeptide-3 →
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