A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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USD 21.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Centella Asiatica Extract
Benefits
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glucose, Glycerin, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Propanediol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Palmitate, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Panthenol, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
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
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol (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 →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae
Learn more about Chlorella Vulgaris Extract →Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract →Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract →Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract →
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