Know your actives
Ingredient Dictionary
Anti-Aging
Adenosine
A well-aging ingredient commonly used in Korean wrinkle-care cosmetics.
Soothing
Allantoin
A gentle soothing ingredient that helps rough, irritated skin feel smoother.
Brightening
Arbutin
A tone-evening ingredient used for the look of dark spots and post-blemish marks.
Brightening
Azelaic Acid
A tone and blemish-support ingredient used for redness, bumps, and uneven marks.
Anti-Aging
Bakuchiol
A plant-derived active used in gentle well-aging routines as a retinol-adjacent option.
Soothing
Centella Asiatica
A calming herbal extract, often called 'cica,' built around redness relief and barrier recovery.
Barrier Support
Ceramide NP
A skin-identical lipid used to support a stronger, more comfortable moisture barrier.
Humectant
Glycerin
A classic humectant that quietly keeps skin comfortable, hydrated, and flexible.
Exfoliant
Glycolic Acid
A small-molecule AHA used for glow, smoothness, and uneven texture.
Antioxidant
Green Tea Extract
An antioxidant-rich tea extract used to calm, protect, and balance oily skin.
Soothing
Heartleaf Extract
A Korean calming botanical often used for oily, reactive, or breakout-prone skin.
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
A water-binding humectant that helps skin look plump, bouncy, and less tight.
Exfoliant
Lactic Acid
A gentler AHA that smooths while bringing a little hydration support.
Soothing
Madecassoside
A purified centella compound used for redness, comfort, and barrier support.
Exfoliant
Mandelic Acid
A larger-molecule AHA often chosen for slower, gentler exfoliation.
Soothing
Mugwort Extract
An herbal calming extract used in Korean skincare for stressed, flushed, or blemish-prone skin.
Brightening
Niacinamide
A do-it-all vitamin B3 derivative that calms, brightens, and helps regulate oil.
Humectant
Panthenol
A pro-vitamin B5 ingredient loved for soft hydration and barrier comfort.
Anti-Aging
Peptides
A broad family of skin-supporting ingredients used for firmness, comfort, and well-aging.
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
A bee-derived extract used for glow, comfort, and antioxidant support.
Anti-Aging
Retinol
A vitamin A active used for texture, fine lines, and long-term skin renewal.
Brightening
Rice Bran Extract
A traditional grain-derived extract used for soft brightness and skin comfort.
Exfoliant
Salicylic Acid
An oil-soluble exfoliating acid used for clogged pores, blackheads, and breakouts.
Humectant
Snail Mucin
A slippery, glycoprotein-rich filtrate that hydrates and helps skin recover after irritation.
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A common hyaluronic acid salt used for lightweight, layerable hydration.
Emollient
Squalane
A lightweight emollient oil that softens skin and supports barrier comfort.
Soothing
Tea Tree Leaf Extract
A familiar blemish-care botanical used for oily and breakout-prone routines.
Brightening
Tranexamic Acid
A modern brightening ingredient used for stubborn uneven tone and discoloration.
Brightening
Vitamin C
A classic antioxidant and brightening active used for glow, tone, and environmental support.
Sebum Control
Zinc PCA
A lightweight oil-balancing ingredient used in products for shine, pores, and blemish-prone skin.