Key ingredients

Close-up of green Centella Asiatica (Cica) leaves beneath textured, translucent water, highlighting a soothing skincare ingredient known for calming irritation, reducing the appearance of redness and supporting the skin barrier.

centella

Targets: Redness, irritation, stressed skin, barrier repair

Centella asiatica, also known as cica, is a legendary soothing ingredient used for centuries to calm stressed skin. It helps reduce redness, support healing and strengthen the skin barrier. Perfect for skin that feels irritated, reactive or breakout prone.
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centella

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ceramides

Targets: Barrier damage, dryness, dehydration, sensitivity

Ceramides are one of the key building blocks of your skin barrier. They act like glue between skin cells, helping skin retain moisture and defend against irritants. Replenishing ceramides helps keep skin resilient, hydrated and comfortable.
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ceramides

Close-up of green heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) leaves behind condensation-covered glass, highlighting a soothing skincare ingredient known for its calming properties and ability to support sensitive, redness-prone skin.

heartleaf

Targets: Targets: Redness, breakouts, irritation

Heartleaf, also known as Houttuynia cordata, is a calming botanical popular in Korean skincare. It helps soothe redness, reduce inflammation and support acne-prone skin without clogging pores. A great ingredient for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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heartleaf

Close-up of clear squalene oil droplets and bubbles in various sizes, creating a lightweight, glossy skincare texture.

squalane

Targets: Dryness, barrier support, dehydration

Squalane is a lightweight oil that closely mimics the skin’s natural lipids. It helps lock in moisture, soften the skin and support the barrier without feeling heavy or clogging pores.
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squalane

Close-up of clear, translucent ectoin bubbles on a white background, representing a hydrating skincare ingredient.

ectoin

Targets: Environmental stress, dehydration, barrier support

Ectoin is a protective molecule originally discovered in microorganisms that survive extreme environments. In skincare it helps defend the skin from pollution, UV stress and dehydration while strengthening the barrier. Think of it as resilience for your skin.
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ectoin

Close-up of translucent, pale blue gel bubbles representing polyglutamic acid, a hydrating skincare ingredient.

polyglutamic acid

Targets: Dehydration, dryness, dullness

Polyglutamic acid is a next-generation hydrator that helps skin retain moisture even more effectively than hyaluronic acid. It forms a lightweight moisture-locking film that leaves skin smooth, bouncy and hydrated.
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polyglutamic acid

Close-up of white crystalline Sodium PCA, a hydrating skincare ingredient that helps attract and retain moisture to support soft, smooth and hydrated skin.

sodium pca

Targets: Dehydration, dryness

Sodium PCA is a natural component of the skin’s hydration system. It works as a humectant that draws water into the skin to keep it hydrated and comfortable.
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sodium pca

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oat extract

Targets: Irritation, dryness, sensitivity

Oat extract is one of the most soothing ingredients in skincare. It helps calm irritation, strengthen the barrier and relieve dry or itchy skin. A go-to for sensitive or stressed skin.
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oat extract

Close-up of translucent bubbles representing Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF) in skincare.

nmf (natural moisturising factors)

Targets: Dehydration, dryness, compromised barrier

Natural Moisturising Factors are compounds naturally present in healthy skin that keep it hydrated and flexible. Replenishing them helps skin hold onto moisture and maintain a healthy barrier.

nmf (natural moisturising factors)

Close-up of clear, translucent bubbles representing hyaluronic acid in skincare.

hyaluronic acid

Targets: Dehydration, dryness, fine dehydration lines

Hyaluronic acid is a powerful moisture magnet that can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. It hydrates the skin deeply while keeping formulas lightweight and comfortable. The result is plump, bouncy and well-hydrated skin.
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hyaluronic acid

Close-up of pale green, translucent gel with air bubbles, representing madecassoside, a soothing skincare ingredient.

madecassoside

Targets: Redness, irritation, barrier repair

Madecassoside is a powerful soothing compound derived from centella. It helps calm inflammation, support healing and strengthen the skin barrier. Ideal for irritated or stressed skin.
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madecassoside

Close-up of clear glycerin gel with translucent bubbles, illustrating the texture of this hydrating skincare ingredient.

glycerine

Targets: Dehydration, dryness, compromised barrier

Glycerine is a classic hydration hero and one of the most reliable humectants in skincare. It pulls water into the skin and helps keep it there, leaving skin soft, smooth and plump. It also helps support a healthy skin barrier.
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glycerine

Close-up of golden gel with translucent bubbles, representing bioidentical lipids used in skincare.

bioidentical lipids

Targets: Barrier damage, dryness, irritation, sensitivity

Bioidentical lipids are fats that mimic the ones naturally found in your skin barrier. Because they match your skin’s own structure, they help repair dryness, irritation and barrier damage more effectively. Think of them as rebuilding the protective layer that keeps skin calm and hydrated.

bioidentical lipids