Acne Care Lotion

A brightening active particularly effective on stubborn pigmentation.

A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.

A plant-derived sugar alcohol that hydrates skin and supports its moisture barrier.

A complex mixture of proteins, peptides, amino acids, vitamins, and polysaccharides derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast, used as a skin-conditioning and protecting active.

A marine bacterial ferment extract prized for its soothing and hydrating properties.

An extract from the root of Rehmannia chinensis (Chinese foxglove), one of the 50 fundamental herbs in TCM. Contains iridoid glycosides, oligosaccharides, and amino acids used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support in Japanese prestige skincare.

A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.

An extract from wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) containing thymol, flavonoids, and tannins that provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mild antimicrobial benefits.

Extract from the leaves of Eriobotrya japonica (loquat/Japanese plum). Contains flavonoids (rutin, quercetin), ursolic acid, and tannins that provide antioxidant and soothing benefits. Used in Shiseido's d program acne-care range.

A calming botanical (Korean 'ssuk') used to soothe sensitive, reactive skin.

A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.

A small sugar alcohol that acts as a humectant, drawing water into the skin.

An AHA most often used in small amounts to adjust pH.

A naturally occurring amino acid that functions as a humectant and contributes to the skin's natural moisturizing factor.

An acetylated form of sodium hyaluronate with enhanced surface-binding properties that provides long-lasting, film-forming hydration.