Lumiwise Brightening Essence Water
Cica Reti-A Essence 0.1

Sulwhasoo

Lumiwise Brightening Essence Water

VT Cosmetics

Cica Reti-A Essence 0.1

An essence built around Niacinamide and PHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

An essence built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Essence
Essence
25 ingredients
43 ingredients

Brand price

USD 90.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 20.16 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • PHA1

    Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.

    Gluconolactone

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Fatty alcohol1

    Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

    Cetearyl Alcohol

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Bakuchiol1

    A plant-derived ingredient studied as a retinol alternative.

    Bakuchiol

  • PHA1

    Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.

    Gluconolactone

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water

    Skin Conditioning

  • Propanediol

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Betaine (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • 1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Gluconolactone (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    • PHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

    Emulsion Stabilising

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Tromethamine (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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