K-beauty ingredient dictionary
Confusing ingredients, decoded in plain English. #IngredientDecoded
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 — helps with brightening, oil balance, and a stronger skin barrier.
Centella Asiatica (Cica)
The calming herb behind K-beauty "cica" creams — helps soothe stressed, reactive skin.
Snail Mucin
K-beauty's famous glow ingredient — helps hydrate and support recovering skin.
Zinc Oxide
The gentle mineral sunscreen filter — broad-spectrum UVA + UVB protection.
Panthenol
Pro-vitamin B5 — the quiet workhorse that helps soothe and hydrate almost any skin.