Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Cream

Flagged ingredient groups

• Silicone1 ingredient

  The product contains silicones.

  • Phenyl Trimethicone#7

Key ingredients

• Niacinamide

  A form of vitamin B3. Studied in relation to perceived oiliness and evenness of tone.

• Centella asiaticaPotent

  Centella Asiatica Extract(60%): ingredient no. 1, not counting water

  A plant extract common in formulations for sensitive skin.

• Madecassoside

  A single compound isolated from centella.

• Hyaluronic acid

  A humectant that binds water.

• Panthenol (B5)

  A humectant often used in formulations for sensitive skin.

• Tranexamic acid

  Used in products aimed at uneven pigment.

• Squalane

  A light, well-tolerated oil component, usually obtained from olive or sugarcane. A different ingredient from squalene, which is on our watchlist.

• Amino acids

  Building blocks of protein, and part of the skin's own natural moisturizing factor. In a formula they act as humectants; some also serve as pH adjusters.

• Fermented ingredients

  Ingredients fermented with microorganisms: yeast, lactic acid bacteria, and bifido filtrates. Common in Korean and Japanese essences, where they act as humectants.

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