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Calmwise™ Colour Correct
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Bakuchiol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 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
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Fine lines & wrinkles
How to use
Step 1 If you're new to Calmwise Colour Correct, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here. After cleansing and applying serum in the morning and evening, apply a small amount to the face, neck and décolletage - avoiding the delicate eye area. Step 2 Use light, upward strokes to blend into skin and allow to absorb. Makeup can be applied afterwards. NOTE On more sensitive areas, gently tap the product into the skin.
What's inside
Ingredients List
11 trigger at least one check · 30 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)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bakuchiol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bakuchiol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Lecithin, Niacinamide
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bakuchiol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bakuchiol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, PEG-75 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →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 →Polysorbate 80
Denaturant, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80 →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 →Isododecane
Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Learn more about Isododecane →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →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 →
Dupes
- First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Firming Night Cream with Colloidal Oatmeal + Niacinamide64% match
- Dot & Key Strawberry + Niacinamide Moisturizer60% match