VT Cosmetics
Glucamune essenceAn essence built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 17.66 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 28.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
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
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glycerin, Malt Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Surfactin
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate (in both products)
Emollient
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
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- 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 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Learn more about Sodium Polyacrylate →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 →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →
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