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BALANCEFUL Control SerumArencia
Holy Hyssop Serum 30A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and soothing irritation.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 18.75 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Vitamin C derivative (stable)3
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Benefits

Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
2,3-Butanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation9
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Octyldodecanol, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Surfactin, Sorbitan Stearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid →Hyaluronic Acid
Antistatic, Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid →Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Film Forming
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
Learn more about Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate →
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