Cica Sleeping Mask

A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.

Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.

A postbiotic ferment used to support the skin microbiome and barrier.

A postbiotic ingredient produced by lysing (rupturing) Lactobacillus bacteria, releasing intracellular metabolites that support the skin microbiome and strengthen the barrier.

A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.

A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.

A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.

An isolated active from centella with strong soothing effects.

An extremolyte that helps protect skin against environmental stress and supports the barrier.

An extract of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) rich in polyphenols such as flavanols that provide antioxidant and soothing benefits; distinct from the seed-specific extract form.

A polysaccharide humectant that hydrates and calms; often compared to hyaluronic acid.

A purified triterpene saponin from centella (Centella Asiatica). One of the key 'cica' actives, used for its calming and skin-repair properties.

A triterpenoid component of Centella asiatica known for soothing and barrier-supporting effects.

A centella-derived triterpene active in the 'madecassic/asiatic' family, valued for soothing and barrier-supporting effects.

Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.

A comprehensive extract from the aerial portions (flower, leaf, and stem) of Centella asiatica — distinct from root-focused or unspecified 'Centella Asiatica Extract'. Delivering the full spectrum of the plant's triterpenoid saponins alongside flavonoids and polyphenols from all above-ground tissues. Particularly popular in Laneige's barrier-focused sleeping mask line for its soothing and barrier-repairing benefits.

A broad INCI category covering protein hydrolysates from plant sources (soy, wheat, rice, corn, pea, etc.) broken down into amino acids and peptide chains by acid, alkali, or enzymatic hydrolysis. Amino acids are NMF components that support the skin's natural moisture-retention capacity. Frequently used in formulas where specific protein sources are not disclosed or where a blend is intentional.

A naturally occurring sterol and the direct precursor to vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) via UVB photolysis. Found in the skin's sebaceous secretions and epidermis. In skincare, applied topically as a barrier-supporting lipid and functional emollient; it behaves similarly to cholesterol in supporting lamellar body structure and skin-barrier integrity. Used in K-beauty formulas targeting compromised or sensitive skin.

Extract from Inonotus obliquus (Chaga), a parasitic polypore mushroom that grows primarily on birch trees in cold Northern climates. The sclerotium is exceptionally dense in antioxidant compounds: beta-glucans, melanins, betulinic acid absorbed from the birch host, inotodiol, and polyphenols. Used in K-beauty anti-aging formulas targeting oxidative stress and free-radical skin damage.