Ongredients is a Korean skincare brand whose name is a blend of "on" (온, meaning warmth and wholeness in Korean) and "ingredients" — reflecting the brand's philosophy of thoughtful, complete formulation. This softener — the Korean term for a first-step watery toner — is built around a three-herb calming system: centella asiatica for soothing, madecassoside for barrier repair, and Cynanchum Atratum for heat soothing.

Backed by five types of hyaluronic acid and ceramide NP, it works as a deep hydration and redness-calming first step. Has a light citrus and floral fragrance from natural essential oils. 250ml.

• Centella Asiatica Extract + Madecassoside + Asiaticoside — Double-Layer Cica — centella asiatica extract delivers the broad-spectrum benefits of the whole plant (wound healing, barrier repair, anti-inflammatory); madecassoside is one of the four isolated bioactive centellosides — specifically studied for barrier-strengthening and anti-inflammatory effects including redness reduction in rosacea-prone skin; asiaticoside is the centella compound most associated with collagen stimulation and skin repair; using both the whole extract and isolated compounds ensures both immediate soothing and structural barrier rebuilding
• Cynanchum Atratum Extract — Rare Korean Herbal Heat-Soother — Cynanchum Atratum (백미 / baekmi) is a root used in traditional Korean herbal medicine (hanbang) for its heat-clearing and anti-inflammatory properties; it is one of the rarer botanical actives in modern K-beauty formulas; in this formula it serves as the "heat soothing" layer of the three-step calming system — targeting the warmth, flush and discomfort associated with sensitized, reactive and rosacea-prone skin that the centella compounds address at the structural level
• 5 Types of Hyaluronic Acid — 5-Layer Hydration — Sodium Hyaluronate (surface humectant), Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer (slow-release cross-linked HA), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (low molecular weight, deeper penetration), Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (ultra-low MW, deepest layer), and Hyaluronic Acid (standard); each molecular weight targets a different skin depth, creating layered hydration from the surface to the deeper epidermis; this is why the formula works for both oily dehydrated skin types and dry skin — it hydrates without heaviness
• Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract + Paullinia Cupana (Guarana) + Turmeric — Sophora Angustifolia (kuh-shen root) contains oxymatrine, a potent natural anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic compound that reduces itch and redness; Paullinia Cupana (guarana seed) is a caffeine-rich antioxidant that helps de-puff and protect against oxidative stress; turmeric (Curcuma Longa) root provides curcumin, one of the most researched natural anti-inflammatory compounds; together these form an additional soothing complex beneath the centella system
• Ceramide NP + Panthenol + Arginine — barrier sealing and moisture-locking layer; ceramide NP is the most abundant ceramide type in the stratum corneum, directly replacing lipids lost by compromised or sensitized skin; panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) attracts water and supports ceramide synthesis; arginine is an amino acid that neutralizes pH and conditions the skin surface; together they help the softener leave skin feeling genuinely nourished rather than just temporarily wet

After cleansing, apply an appropriate amount to the palm or a cotton pad and pat gently into the skin following skin texture. Use as the first step of your skincare routine, before essence, serum and moisturizer. 250ml.

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