A serum built around Kojic acid and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 210.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 29.90 · 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.
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.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- 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
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
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.
Aqua
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin is alpha arbutin.
Learn more about Alpha-Arbutin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →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 →
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