VT Cosmetics
Retinal Peptide Hyaluronic Capsule CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Kojic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 21.22 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 26.00 · checked 26 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
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

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
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Simethicone, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane

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 Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (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
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
Diethoxyethyl Succinate (in both products)
Solvent
Water (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
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate (in both products)
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →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 →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 →Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Solvent
Butanedioic acid, bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ester
Learn more about Diethoxyethyl Succinate →Simethicone
Antifoaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Simethicone →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →
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