A face cream built around Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Ceramide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
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GBP 82.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

Benefits

Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glucose, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Sucrose
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Sucrose
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing14
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane

Concerns

May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Trideceth-10
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis28
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Behenic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceteareth-25, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl Oleate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- 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.
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 →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →
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