A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.
A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 210.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 400.00 · 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.
Benefits
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Concerns
No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salix Alba Bark Extract (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Skin Conditioning
- Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salix Alba Bark Extract (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Humectant
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
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark Extract →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →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 →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
Learn more about Potassium Sorbate →
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