A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from the centella plant that helps calm irritation and supports the skin's natural repair process.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
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A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from the centella plant that helps calm irritation and supports the skin's natural repair process.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Soothing Agent
CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF CELL CULTURE EXTRACT
A gentle, lab-grown version of the classic soothing herb Centella asiatica, offering antioxidant and calming benefits with minimal irritation risk.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Soothing Agent
CENTELLA ASIATICA MERISTEM CELL CULTURE EXTRACT
A gentle, lab-grown version of the popular soothing herb, offering antioxidant and calming benefits with minimal irritation risk.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-based extract that helps calm redness and supports a healthy-looking skin barrier.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle cactus extract that may help calm and hydrate the skin, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Chamazulene is a gentle, blue-hued antioxidant from chamomile that helps calm redness and soothe sensitive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, aromatic oil that helps calm irritated skin and adds a pleasant herbal scent to products.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Chamomile extract is a gentle, time-tested botanical that helps calm redness and irritation, making it a favorite for sensitive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Chamomile flower powder is a gentle, natural ingredient that helps calm irritated skin and reduce redness, but it may not be suitable for those with severe allergies to daisy-family plants.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Chicory leaf extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle seaweed powder that helps calm and hydrate skin, but research on its specific benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Chrysanthal is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient that may help calm redness and protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, antioxidant-rich floral water that may help calm irritated skin, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, water-based botanical extract with traditional use for soothing skin, though modern research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Coix Seed Extract is a gentle botanical that may help calm irritation and support a more even skin tone, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with early evidence of soothing and antioxidant benefits, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in skincare.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Colloidal oatmeal is a gentle, well-researched ingredient that soothes dry, itchy, or sensitive skin and helps restore the skin barrier.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, lab-grown plant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A lab-grown comfrey extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Comfrey root cell extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help calm and condition the skin, though research on its cosmetic benefits is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, natural extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, aromatic oil from a rare tree resin that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, though research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived resin extract that helps calm irritation and defend against environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Copaiba balsam oil is a gentle, plant-derived oil that may help calm redness and provide antioxidant protection, but research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Copaiba balsam resin is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that helps calm redness and support a balanced complexion.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived oil that helps calm redness and provides antioxidant protection without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based resin that helps calm redness and protect skin from environmental stress.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A fermented mushroom extract that may help calm and condition skin, but human research is limited.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Cornflower extract is a gentle, soothing botanical that helps calm redness and provides antioxidant protection, making it a great choice for sensitive or irritated skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Cornmint extract offers a gentle cooling sensation and mild soothing benefits, but its fragrance can be a concern for sensitive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Cotton extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that helps soothe irritation and provides antioxidant protection, making it a great choice for sensitive or reactive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A mild, floral water that may help calm sensitive skin, but scientific evidence is limited and benefits are mostly anecdotal.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though human studies are limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, synthetic molecule that mimics natural skin signals to help calm irritation and support overnight recovery.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Crotamiton is a synthetic anti-itch ingredient that can help calm irritated skin, but it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Irritation
moderate
Source
synthetic
A gentle, plant-derived extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A synthetic soothing ingredient that helps reduce visible redness and stinging, making it a good option for sensitive skin.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A synthetic soothing ingredient that helps calm redness and irritation without being greasy or heavy.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
D-Bornyl Isovalerate is a synthetic ester that provides a mild cooling and soothing sensation, often used to calm irritated skin.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, plant-derived resin that may help calm skin and create a light protective layer, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Darutoside is a gentle, plant-based ingredient with early evidence for calming skin and fighting oxidative stress, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived sap with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle plant extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle red algae extract that may help calm irritation and provide light hydration, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A synthetic relative of chamomile-derived azulene, this ingredient is used to calm redness and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A synthetic soothing ingredient that helps calm reactive skin and reduce visible redness without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, plant-derived powerhouse that calms redness, fades dark spots, and supports sensitive skin without irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived resin extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, plant-derived soother that helps calm redness and irritation without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A biotech ferment that may help calm and condition skin, but research is still early and it's not a must-have ingredient.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
Soothing agent
Escherichia coli/Pterocladia tenuis Ferment Filtrate
A biotech ferment that may help calm skin and fight oxidative stress, but research is still early.
Irritation
low
Source
biotech
A gentle, plant-based extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, but research is still limited.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Echinacin is a gentle plant extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, but research is limited compared to more studied ingredients.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
Elm bark extract is a gentle, plant-based ingredient that may help calm irritated skin and support the skin barrier, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, marine-derived extract that may help calm irritation and provide antioxidant protection, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though research is still emerging.
Irritation
low
Source
natural
A gentle, water-soluble blue pigment derived from chamomile that helps calm redness and irritation without staining the skin.
Irritation
low
Source
semi-synthetic