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Arencia
Vitamin C Glow Booster Gel Cream
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C, for hydration and pollution defence.
Brand price
USD 23.40 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
How to use
Apply to clean skin as the final step of your routine. Use a moderate amount and gently spread across the face. At night, apply a slightly thicker layer for added hydration if desired. ✨ Layer with your favorite skincare products for enhanced results.
What's inside
Ingredients List
7 trigger at least one check · 40 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide
Brightening5
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Arbutin, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glutathione, Niacinamide
Dark Spots4
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Antioxidant10
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Arbutin, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Ubiquinone
Anti-Pollution13
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Arbutin, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Ubiquinone
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →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 →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →
Dupes
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- Klairs Vitamin Toning Barrier Cream71% match
- Isntree Ultra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Zinc Aqua Cream70% match