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First Aid Beauty

Daily Resurfacing Lotion with 2% Niacinamide

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

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Brand price

USD 30.00 · 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

Oily skin
Combination skin
Normal skin
Acne & blemishes
Uneven texture

How to use

Use daily in the AM and PM. Apply evenly over clean, dry skin

What's inside

Ingredients List

5 trigger at least one check · 16 trigger none

AquaSolvent

0 / —

Zea Mays StarchSkin Protecting

0-1 / —

DimethiconeEmollient

1 / 0

Silicones
Barrier Repair
Hydrating
Smoothing

GlycerinHumectant

0 / 0

Possibly animal-derived
Hydrating

NiacinamideSmoothing

0 / —

Niacinamide
Acne Fighting
Barrier Repair
Brightening
Dark Spots
Even Tone
Oil Control
Pore Refining
Redness Reducing

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateEmulsion Stabilising

—

Lactic AcidHumectant

—

AHA
Lactic acid
Brightening
Exfoliating
Hydrating
Smoothing

Sodium LactateHumectant

—

Lactic acid
Exfoliating
Hydrating

PanthenolSkin Conditioning

0 / 0

Panthenol (provitamin B5)
Barrier Repair
Hydrating
Reduces Irritation

PEG-11 Methyl Ether DimethiconeEmulsifying

0-1 / —

Silicones

Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid2
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Dioleate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Zea Mays Starch
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Dimethicone, Glyceryl Dioleate, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Lactic Acid, Niacinamide
Dark Spots1
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Niacinamide
Even Tone1
Evens out patchy or uneven colour.
Niacinamide
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Niacinamide
Oil Control1
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Niacinamide
Pore Refining1
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Niacinamide
Exfoliating2
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate
Sun Protection1
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Titanium Dioxide
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Zea Mays Starch

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Dioleate, Triolein

Ingredients Explained

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Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Zea Mays Starch
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling
Zea Mays Starch is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material usually derived from the peeled seeds of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae
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Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
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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.
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
2,2-Dimethyl-2-(2'-propenamido)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer
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Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
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Sodium Lactate
Buffering, Humectant, Keratolytic
Sodium Lactate is lactic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Lactate →
Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
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PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone →

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