Concern Guide
Sensitivity
A sensitive or reactive barrier needs less intervention, not more — the ingredients below are chosen for what they don't do: no fragrance, no high concentrations, nothing that asks a compromised barrier to work harder.
A
Azelaic Acid
A gentle multi-tasker for acne, pigmentation and redness — one of the few actives most sensitive skin tolerates well.
C
Ceramide 3
A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier — the standard partner for any routine that includes an acid or retinoid.
C
Cica Extract
A calming, barrier-supporting extract — usually paired with a stronger active to offset irritation, not used to treat a concern alone.
P
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
A hydrating, soothing vitamin B5 derivative with no known conflicts — safe to layer with anything.
F
Ferulic Acid
An antioxidant that stabilizes and boosts vitamin C — almost always used alongside it, in the morning, under sunscreen.
Z
Zinc Oxide
A mineral UV filter that reflects rather than absorbs sunlight — the one ingredient every other active on this page depends on.