A face cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 21.22 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Centella asiatica (Cica)4
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid
Benefits
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Distearate, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethiconol, Ectoin, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Barrier Repair21
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sphingolipids, Squalane
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis24
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Lecithin, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sphingolipids
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Solvent
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Behenyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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 →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 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside is the product of the reaction of Glucose and Glycerin
Learn more about Glyceryl Glucoside →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Behenyl Alcohol
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Behenyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol →
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