This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Niacinamide to strengthen the skin barrier and calm redness.

This hydrating serum is formulated around Olea Europaea Fruit Oil and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

General Moisturizer
Serum
Korean South Korea
Korean South Korea

What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

No key ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Show highlights for:

Reviews

3.38
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Light 45% Works Well 37% Hydrating 36%
3.25
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Broke Me Out 33% Heavy 33% Hydrating 33%

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

Similar Comparisons