Oil Control Pore Serum vs Avocado Soothing Skin Barrier Serum with Ceramides — Ingredient Comparison

Peach Slices

Oil Control Pore Serum

Serum · 46 ingredients

Peach Slices Oil Control Pore Serum leverages breakthrough shine-blocking technology to minimize oil and visibly reduce the appearance of pores for a smooth, shine-free finish.

Fragrance-freeCruelty-free

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Avocado Soothing Skin Barrier Serum with Ceramides

Serum · 30 ingredients

A soothing serum formulated to support and repair a compromised skin barrier, particularly for those dealing with redness, dryness, or uneven texture. A blend of five skin-identical ceramides works to reinforce the barrier while visibly reducing redness and dryness, while avocado butter and extract deliver nourishing, calming relief. Allantoin, a naturally occurring ingredient, further soothes and settles sensitized skin. The formula is fragrance-free and free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils.

Fragrance-freeVegan

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At a glance

Fragrance-free

Vegan

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Cruelty-free

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Price

$13.99

$31.01 less

$45

Key ingredients

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Centella

Calms inflammation and speeds barrier recovery.

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Green Tea

An antioxidant that calms inflammation and helps regulate oil.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Zinc PCA

Controls oil and calms blemish-prone skin.

Propolis

A bee-derived ingredient that soothes, supports healing, and has mild antibacterial benefits for blemish-prone skin.

Cholesterol

A barrier lipid that helps seal in moisture and repair the skin barrier.

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Ceramide 5

A barrier lipid that seals in moisture and repairs the skin barrier.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Ceramide EOS

A barrier lipid that seals in moisture and repairs the skin barrier.

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Turmeric

An antioxidant botanical that brightens and calms.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Healing

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Texture

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant