SoonJung 10-Panthensoside Cica Balm

The formula leads with panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at a high concentration to soothe and hold moisture, paired with the full set of centella asiatica actives — madecassoside, asiaticoside, and madecassic and asiatic acids — that calm irritation and support the skin barrier, plus squalane and a little green tea and vitamin E. The texture is a light cream-balm at a mildly acidic pH, cushiony going on but not heavy once it absorbs. Use it as your last step after serums, morning and night, or dab it onto flaky, stinging, or over-exfoliated spots as needed. It's free of added fragrance, essential oils, and alcohol, which is what makes it easy on easily-triggered skin. As with any new product a patch test is sensible, but the pared-down ingredient list keeps the risk low.