Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Cloudy Mist

The steam distillate (hydrosol) obtained during processing of Camellia sinensis leaves, containing water-soluble catechins and volatile compounds that provide mild antioxidant and soothing benefits; distinct from green tea extract or oil.

A calming botanical (cica) prized for soothing stressed skin.

The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.

A humectant that can hold many times its weight in water.

A humectant that can hold many times its weight in water.

A gentle humectant derived from sugar beets.

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

Extract from okra (Hibiscus esculentus / Abelmoschus esculentus) fruit. High in mucilaginous polysaccharides that create a moisturizing, film-forming effect on skin. Used for hydration and a plumping skin feel.

A nucleoside used at low concentrations to help smooth the look of fine lines; a common K-beauty anti-aging active.

Natto gum is polyglutamic acid (PGA) — a biopolymer produced by Bacillus subtilis during the fermentation of soybeans (natto). It has extraordinary water-holding capacity, exceeding even hyaluronic acid. Used in Matsuyama's Hadauru ceramide line for superior moisturization.

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

The aqueous distillate co-produced during rose essential oil distillation, used as a soothing and mildly fragrant toner base in moisturizers and facial mists.

A yeast ferment filtrate rich in amino acids and vitamins, used for radiance and texture (K & J beauty).

An extract from Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps) leaves, known as yomogi in Japan. Rich in flavonoids, chlorogenic acid, and terpenoids; used in Japanese skincare for soothing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

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

A cationic quaternary-ammonium derivative of hyaluronic acid that binds electrostatically to negatively charged skin proteins, delivering sustained surface hydration.

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

A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.

A crosslinked form of sodium hyaluronate that creates a hydrating matrix on skin for enhanced, sustained moisture retention.

Enzymatically hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate with very low molecular weight for deeper skin penetration and enhanced hydration.

An extract from the root of Dioscorea japonica (Japanese wild yam), used in cosmetics for its skin-conditioning and soothing properties.

A polysaccharide humectant that hydrates and calms; often compared to hyaluronic acid.

A partial hydrolysate of corn (Zea mays) starch that acts as a film-former and skin-conditioning agent, distinct from the intact starch in its smaller molecular fragments and enhanced skin compatibility.

The potassium salt of hyaluronic acid, a humectant that draws and binds moisture into the skin; a distinct INCI form from the more common sodium hyaluronate.

Common table sugar used in cosmetics as a gentle humectant that attracts water to the skin.

A sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) sodium salt derived from animal cartilage. A potent humectant that attracts and retains water in the skin and supports the extracellular matrix.