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USD 58.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol2

  Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

  Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol

• Vitamin E1

  Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

  Tocopherol

• Vitamin C derivative (stable)3

  Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

• AHA2

  Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

  Citric Acid, Lactic Acid

• Lactic acid1

  An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

  Lactic Acid

• Hyaluronic acid1

  Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

  Sodium Hyaluronate

• Vitamin C3

  Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

• Tranexamic acid1

  Used topically for stubborn pigmentation and melasma.

  Tranexamic Acid

• Ferulic acid1

  A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E.

  Ferulic Acid

Benefits

• Hydrating8

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• Barrier Repair13

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

• Redness Reducing1

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Tranexamic Acid

• Smoothing13

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Stearyl Alcohol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

• Brightening5

  Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lactic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tranexamic Acid

• Dark Spots4

  Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tranexamic Acid

• Even Tone1

  Evens out patchy or uneven colour.

  Tranexamic Acid

• Oil Control2

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Tranexamic Acid

• Pore Refining2

  Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

  Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Tranexamic Acid

• Exfoliating2

  Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

  Citric Acid, Lactic Acid

• Antioxidant7

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Ferulic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol

• Anti-Pollution9

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne4

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Potassium Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin2

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

• May Worsen Irritation6

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Cetyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Limonene, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Eczema3

  May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

  Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Limonene

• May Worsen Rosacea3

  Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

  Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Limonene

Dupes

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