This serum is designed to comfort and repair skin that feels irritated or looks red, particularly when dehydration or a weakened barrier is the culprit. Its focus on soothing ingredients makes it a good choice for sensitive or reactive skin types.
Sephora price
$45.00
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Sephora reviews
4.3 / 5
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Glass take
4.3 / 5 overall fit
A gentle, hydrating serum that excels at calming redness and supporting a compromised skin barrier.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
Skin-soothing serum made of antioxidant-rich avocado and ceramides to help reduce the look of redness and irritation caused by dehydration and a weak skin barrier.
After cleansing, toning, and applying eye cream, dispense one to two pumps into your hand.
Gently pat onto your slightly damp face and neck until fully absorbed.
Follow with your favorite moisturizer.
Apply daily, AM and PM.
What Glass adds
A solid choice for anyone experiencing redness or a feeling of tightness due to a compromised skin barrier. It’s gentle enough for daily use and layers well with other products.
Soothing relief
Many reviewers highlight how quickly this serum calms down redness and irritation, making their skin feel more comfortable.
Barrier repair success
Users who have struggled with a damaged skin barrier found this serum to be a key player in restoring its health and function.
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Routine fit
Apply this serum after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer. It works well in both morning and evening routines to provide continuous support for your skin barrier.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and Night
This serum is gentle and effective enough for twice-daily use. Apply it after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer to maximize its barrier-supporting and soothing benefits.
Glass rating
A gentle, hydrating serum that excels at calming redness and supporting a compromised skin barrier.
Barrier support
4.5 / 5
The combination of ceramides and avocado extracts is effective for soothing and strengthening the skin barrier.
Redness reduction
4.4 / 5
Users report a noticeable decrease in redness and irritation after consistent use.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.
Usually helps with
Hydration, dryness
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin, improving its texture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, it soothes and nourishes the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, nourishing, dryness
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Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Provides antioxidant benefits and contributes to skin soothing.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant protection
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Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
A versatile ingredient that helps improve skin barrier function, reduce redness, and even tone.
Usually helps with
Redness, barrier support, uneven tone
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Can cause flushing or irritation in very sensitive individuals at high concentrations.
Active
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1.0 / 10
A lipid that helps restore the skin's natural barrier, improving hydration and reducing sensitivity.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, dryness, sensitivity
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Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
Works with other ceramides to maintain skin barrier integrity and prevent moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, dryness
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Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contributes to the skin's barrier function, helping to keep it hydrated and protected.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, hydration
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Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
A key component of the skin barrier, crucial for maintaining moisture and protecting against environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Barrier function, protection
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Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
Works synergistically with other ceramides to support a healthy skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier support
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Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
Can help to strengthen and condition the skin, providing a smoother appearance.
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Skin conditioning, texture
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Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
Soothes, calms, and protects the skin, promoting healing.
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Soothing, calming, irritation
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Nourishes and softens the skin with its rich fatty acid content.
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Nourishing, softening
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Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
Derived from chamomile, it has potent anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
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Soothing, anti-inflammatory
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Can be a potential irritant for some individuals.
Antioxidant
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3.0 / 10
Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but can stain skin temporarily.
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Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
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Can cause temporary yellow staining, especially on lighter skin tones.
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Peptide
Badness
2.0 / 10
A peptide that helps to reduce the appearance of redness and soothe skin.
Usually helps with
Redness reduction, soothing
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants like resveratrol, it helps protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, it helps calm irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, anti-inflammatory
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Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Provides antioxidant benefits and can help soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin that helps replenish the skin.
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Emollient, skin replenishing
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Chelating Agent
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0.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Product stability
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin; generally not irritating.
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Emollient, skin softening
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Soothing Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Soothing, anti-inflammatory
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Potential irritant for sensitive skin.
Soothing Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Similar to the flower extract, it offers soothing benefits but carries a risk of irritation.
Usually helps with
Soothing
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Potential irritant for sensitive skin.
Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Also known as Holy Basil, it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
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Can be a potential irritant.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to condition and soften the skin.
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Emollient, skin conditioning
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A lipid that helps to reinforce the skin's barrier function and improve moisture retention.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
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Preservative Booster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and has some skin-conditioning properties.
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Preservation, skin conditioning
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Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Offers antioxidant benefits, but can be a potential irritant.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
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Potential irritant.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
Adds a scent to the product; can be a potential allergen for some.
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Fragrance
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Potential allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
Used for its scent; can be a potential allergen.
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Fragrance
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Potential allergen.
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A type of algae extract with antioxidant properties.
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Antioxidant
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pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
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Product stability
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Viscosity Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to thicken the product.
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Product texture
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Colorant
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1.0 / 10
Provides a green color to the product.
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Color
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that protect skin from damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Fragrance Ingredient
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4.0 / 10
Adds a floral scent; can be a potential allergen.
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Fragrance
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Potential allergen.
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic ceramide that helps to reinforce the skin barrier and improve moisture.
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Barrier support, hydration
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Active
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2.0 / 10
Another synthetic ceramide that aids in barrier repair and skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, skin conditioning
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Known for its hydrating and soothing properties.
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Hydrating, soothing
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Has cooling and soothing properties, often used to calm irritated skin.
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Soothing, calming
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and can help to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin.
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Antioxidant, brightening
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Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Known for its calming and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydrating
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Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it helps protect and nourish the skin.
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Antioxidant, nourishing
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Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A stable form of Vitamin C that provides antioxidant protection.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Can be less potent than other forms of Vitamin C.
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar derivative that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
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Product texture
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A common solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, penetration enhancement
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Can be irritating for some at higher concentrations.
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A polymer used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Product texture
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Derived from olive oil, it helps to blend oil and water ingredients and mimics the skin's lipid structure.
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Emulsifying, skin conditioning
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Works with Cetearyl Olivate to create a stable emulsion and offers skin-conditioning benefits.
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Emulsifying, skin conditioning
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Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that also enhances preservative efficacy.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, preservation
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Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollient, skin softening
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Fragrance Ingredient
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4.0 / 10
Adds a scent; can be a potential allergen for some.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Potential allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
Used for its woody scent; can be a potential allergen.
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Fragrance
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Potential allergen.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Emulsifier
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3.0 / 10
A synthetic emulsifier that can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
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Potential irritant.
pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation to ensure stability and efficacy.
Usually helps with
Product stability
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Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative that helps prevent microbial growth.
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Preservation
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Can be irritating for some individuals.
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A common preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.
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Preservation
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Formula support
Badness
2.0 / 10
Included in the source ingredient list. Glass treats this as part of the supporting formula unless it overlaps with a known active, preservative, or fragrance flag.
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Formula completeness and routine context
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Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine
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FAQ
Yes, this serum is formulated to be gentle and soothing, making it a good option for sensitive skin, especially when experiencing redness or irritation.
The serum contains ceramides and avocado extracts known for their calming properties, along with niacinamide and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, which work together to reduce the appearance of redness and irritation.
Yes, this serum is designed to be gentle and can typically be used alongside other active ingredients. However, always introduce new products gradually and monitor your skin's reaction.
