A serum built around Kojic acid and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 210.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Magnolia Kobus Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, PCA, PEG-20, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Xylitol
Concerns
No concerns found
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
Perfuming
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Humectant
Humectant
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
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →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 →Proline
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
Learn more about Proline →
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