VT Cosmetics
Tx-toning Essence 1000 shotAESTURA
ATOBARRIER 365 HYDRO ESSENCEAn essence built around Tranexamic acid and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 18.82 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
JPY 33.00 · checked 26 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.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Histidine, Lactic Acid, Mannitol, PCA, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Urea
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cholesterol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Potassium Magnesium Aspartate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Lactic Acid, Squalane
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
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.
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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Cholesterol
Light Stabilizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Cholesterol may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Cholesterol →
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