A sophisticated, fragrance-free moisturizer combining Niacinamide, Squalane, and a triple Ceramide complex to repair the skin barrier while maintaining a matte, non-greasy finish.
This moisturizer features an impressive formulation that targets both hydration and barrier repair. It contains a high concentration of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) for brightening and pore maintenance, alongside Squalane and a comprehensive Ceramide complex (NP, AP, EOP) supported by Cholesterol and Phytosphingosine, which mimics the skin’s natural lipid barrier. The inclusion of Sodium Hyaluronate ensures humectant hydration, while Carnosine provides antioxidant and peptide benefits. The texture is refined with Dimethicone and Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, ensuring a cosmetically elegant, non-greasy finish.
The product is Fragrance-Free, making it suitable for sensitive skin types that react to perfume or essential oils. It avoids drying alcohols and utilizes standard, well-tolerated preservatives like Phenoxyethanol and Benzoic Acid. While Isopropyl Isostearate is an excellent emollient, it has some potential for comedogenicity in very acne-prone skin, but overall the safety profile is excellent.
This is a powerhouse moisturizer that effectively bridges the gap between effective active ingredients and barrier restoration. The combination of Niacinamide, Peptides, and Ceramides makes it a versatile choice for anti-aging, hydration, and skin strengthening. Its fragrance-free nature and sophisticated texture make it a top-tier recommendation for most skin types.
This facial moisturizer presents a highly sophisticated blend of barrier-repairing ingredients and cosmetic elegance, making it a standout choice for those seeking hydration without heaviness. At the core of the formula is Niacinamide, listed prominently near the top. This multitasking ingredient is renowned for its ability to strengthen the skin barrier, regulate oil production, and calm redness, making this product particularly appealing for acne-prone or sensitive skin types.
Complementing the Niacinamide is a robust lipid complex featuring Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, and Ceramide EOP, along with Cholesterol and Phytosphingosine. This specific combination mimics the skin’s natural lipid structure, allowing for deep restoration of the moisture barrier. This makes the product highly effective for compromised skin that feels tight or irritated, as it replenishes the essential “glue” that holds skin cells together.
Despite the inclusion of rich moisturizers like Squalane and Sodium Hyaluronate, the texture is engineered to be lightweight and user-friendly. The inclusion of Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate and Boron Nitride is a smart formulation choice; these ingredients help absorb excess sebum and provide a soft-focus, matte finish. This ensures that the product dries down comfortably, avoiding the greasy residue often associated with intensive barrier creams. Dimethicone further assists by locking in hydration and creating a smooth canvas, which works well under makeup.
The formula also includes Carnosine, a peptide known for its antioxidant and anti-glycation properties, providing a defense against environmental aging. It is notable for what it lacks as well: there are no volatile drying alcohols or fragrances, significantly reducing the risk of irritation. Overall, this is a versatile, well-rounded moisturizer that delivers intense hydration and repair while maintaining a cosmetically elegant, non-greasy feel. It is an excellent option for daily use, effectively balancing the needs of hydration and oil control.
🧪 WATER / 水
Purpose: Solvent base for formula.
Concerns: None.
Notes: The most common skincare ingredient, used to dissolve other ingredients.
🧪 GLYCERIN / 甘油
Purpose: Attracts moisture to the skin.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A gold-standard humectant found in most moisturizers.
🧪 SODIUM HYALURONATE / 透明质酸钠
Purpose: Deep hydration.
Concerns: None.
Notes: The salt form of hyaluronic acid; holds 1000x its weight in water.
🧪 CAPRYLYL GLYCOL / 辛甘醇
Purpose: Humectant and preservative booster.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps condition skin and improve the efficacy of preservatives.
🧪 NIACINAMIDE / 烟酰胺
Purpose: Brightening, anti-aging, and barrier strengthening.
Concerns: High concentrations can cause temporary flushing or irritation in sensitive skin.
Notes: Vitamin B3; a multitasker that helps with pores, uneven tone, and fine lines.
🧪 CERAMIDE NP / 神经酰胺 NP
Purpose: Replenishes skin barrier lipids.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Essential for maintaining a healthy moisture barrier.
🧪 CERAMIDE AP / 神经酰胺 AP
Purpose: Replenishes skin barrier lipids.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Works synergistically with other ceramides.
🧪 CERAMIDE EOP / 神经酰胺 EOP
Purpose: Replenishes skin barrier lipids.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Part of the multi-ceramide complex.
🧪 PHYTOSPHINGOSINE / 植物鞘氨醇
Purpose: Skin-restoring and antimicrobial.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A precursor to ceramides; helps stimulate ceramide production.
🧪 CHOLESTEROL / 胆固醇
Purpose: Barrier repair.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Works with ceramides and fatty acids to restore the skin barrier.
🧪 CARNOSINE / 肌肽
Purpose: Antioxidant and anti-glycation.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A peptide that protects skin proteins from sugar-induced damage.
🧪 TOCOPHEROL / 生育酚 (维生素E)
Purpose: Antioxidant.
Concerns: Rarely can cause contact dermatitis in very high concentrations.
Notes: Protects skin from free radical damage.
🧪 2-MERCAPTONICOTINOYL GLYCINE / 2-巯基烟酰甘油
Purpose: Antioxidant and skin conditioning.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A specialized ingredient often used to protect against oxidative stress.
🧪 DIMETHICONE / 聚二甲基硅氧烷
Purpose: Prevents water loss and provides a silky feel.
Concerns: Some users perceive silicones as ‘pore-clogging’, though generally non-comedogenic.
Notes: A common silicone that forms a breathable barrier on the skin.
🧪 ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE / 异硬脂酸异丙酯
Purpose: Emollient.
Concerns: Can be comedogenic (pore-clogging) for acne-prone skin.
Notes: Helps make the skin feel smooth and soft.
🧪 ISOHEXADECANE / 异十六烷
Purpose: Emollient and solvent.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Provides a non-greasy, powdery finish.
🧪 SQUALANE / 角鲨烷
Purpose: Moisturizing and skin-identical emollient.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Biocompatible oil that is excellent for preventing moisture loss.
🧪 ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE / 淀粉辛烯基琥珀酸铝
Purpose: Absorbent and anti-caking.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps create a matte finish and reduces greasiness.
🧪 BORON NITRIDE / 氮化硼
Purpose: Slip agent and absorbent.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Provides a ‘soft-focus’ effect to blur fine lines.
🧪 CARBOMER / 卡波姆
Purpose: Thickener and texture stabilizer.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Creates a gel-like consistency.
🧪 BEHENYL ALCOHOL / 山嵛醇
Purpose: Thickener and emulsifier stabilizer.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A fatty alcohol, beneficial for skin (not drying like simple alcohols).
🧪 CETEARYL ALCOHOL / 鲸蜡硬脂醇
Purpose: Thickener and emollient.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A fatty alcohol that gives creams their body.
🧪 CETYL ALCOHOL / 鲸蜡醇
Purpose: Thickener and emollient.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A fatty alcohol derived from vegetable oils.
🧪 XANTHAN GUM / 黄原胶
Purpose: Natural thickener.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Keeps the formula consistent.
🧪 AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER / 丙烯酰二甲基牛磺酸铵/VP 共聚物
Purpose: Thickener and film-former.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Provides a fresh, non-sticky sensory feel.
🧪 SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER / 丙烯酸钠/丙烯酰二甲基牛磺酸钠共聚物
Purpose: Stabilizer and thickener.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions.
🧪 SORBITAN OLEATE / 山梨坦油酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps mix oil and water.
🧪 GLYCERYL STEARATE / 甘油硬脂酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier and emollient.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Gives skin a soft and smooth appearance.
🧪 CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE / 鲸蜡硬脂基葡糖苷
Purpose: Emulsifier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Derived from glucose and coconut oil.
🧪 BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE / 山嵛基三甲基硫酸甲酯铵
Purpose: Emulsifier and conditioning agent.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Provides a soft, powdery after-feel; very mild.
🧪 SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE / 月桂酰乳酰乳酸钠
Purpose: Emulsifier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Specifically helps penetrate and deliver ceramides to the skin.
🧪 POLYSORBATE 80 / 聚山梨醇酯-80
Purpose: Solubilizer and emulsifier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps other ingredients dissolve.
🧪 PEG-100 STEARATE / PEG-100 硬脂酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier.
Concerns: Do not use on broken skin due to PEG content.
Notes: Often paired with Glyceryl Stearate.
🧪 PHENOXYETHANOL / 苯氧乙醇
Purpose: Preservative.
Concerns: Safe in concentrations under 1%; some individuals may be sensitive.
Notes: The most common paraben-free preservative.
🧪 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE / 氢氧化钾
Purpose: pH adjuster.
Concerns: Caustic in raw form, but neutralized and safe in the final formula.
Notes: Maintains the product’s pH balance.
🧪 TRIETHYL CITRATE / 柠檬酸三乙酯
Purpose: Stabilizer and solvent.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Can also have mild astringent properties.
🧪 SODIUM THIOSULFATE / 硫代硫酸钠
Purpose: Chelating agent/Neutralizer.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps prevent discoloration of the product.
🧪 HYDROXYACETOPHENONE / 对羟基苯乙酮
Purpose: Antioxidant and preservative booster.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Soothing agent that supports the preservative system.
🧪 TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE / 乙二胺二琥珀酸三钠
Purpose: Chelating agent.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Binds to metal ions to prevent spoilage; biodegradable alternative to EDTA.
🧪 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE / 季戊四醇四(双-叔丁基羟基氢化肉桂酸)酯
Purpose: Antioxidant stabilizer.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Keeps the formula stable and prevents degradation.
🧪 BENZOIC ACID / 苯甲酸
Purpose: Preservative.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Antifungal and antibacterial properties.