Soothing / calming in skincare — what they do

Soothing actives help comfort the look of redness and sensitivity — a defining strength of Korean cica/centella and heartleaf formulas.

22 soothing / calming in the K-beauty INCI decoder

• Adenosine — A skin-identical compound that helps support a smoother, firmer-looking complexion.
• Asiatic Acid — A centella compound that helps support a smooth, comforted look in stressed-looking skin.
• Asiaticoside — A centella-derived active that supports a calm, comfortable feel and helps the skin look smoother.
• Azelaic Acid — A grain-derived acid that helps smooth texture and supports a clearer, more even complexion.
• Bifida Ferment Lysate — A probiotic-derived ferment that helps support a resilient-feeling barrier and a smoother look.
• Bisabolol (Chamomile-derived) — A chamomile-derived ingredient that helps calm the look of redness and soothe sensitive skin.
• Calendula Extract — A marigold extract that helps comfort and soften delicate, easily irritated skin.
• Centella Asiatica Leaf Water — A water-light cica extract that hydrates and helps calm the look of redness on sensitive skin.
• Chamomile Extract — A chamomile extract that helps calm the look of redness and soothe sensitive skin.
• Colloidal Oatmeal — Finely milled oats that help soothe and comfort the feel of dry, easily irritated-looking skin.
• Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate — A licorice-derived soother that helps calm the look of redness and comfort sensitive skin.
• Ectoin — A protective hydrator that helps skin retain moisture and stay comfortable against environmental stress.
• Green Tea Leaf Water — A gentle green tea water that hydrates and helps calm the look of stressed skin.
• Lactobacillus Ferment — A probiotic ferment that helps support skin's natural balance for a calm, conditioned feel.
• Licorice Root Extract — A licorice-derived extract that helps brighten the look of dark spots and soothes the skin.
• Madecassic Acid — One of centella's key actives that helps soothe and support skin looking tired or sensitized.
• Madecassoside — A purified centella compound that helps soothe and comfort skin that looks irritated or stressed.
• Oat Extract — An oat-derived extract that helps calm and soften skin while supporting a comfortable barrier.
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 — A peptide that helps calm the look of stressed skin and supports a smoother, more even appearance.
• PDRN (Salmon DNA) — A salmon-derived ingredient that helps skin look revitalized, plump, and well-conditioned.
• Propolis Extract — A bee-derived extract that helps comfort and condition skin while giving it a healthy-looking glow.
• Zinc PCA — A zinc-based ingredient that helps balance the look of oily skin while keeping it hydrated.

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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-08.

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