This moisturizing cream has 93% natural ingredients and 10 toxic-free ingredients, including being free of silicon, paraben, and mineral oil. Since the Etude Soon Jung line is aimed at sensitive skin, the ingredients are mostly natural, organic, and simple. It contains skin-calming Panthenol, strengthening the skin barrier and maintaining moisture to soothe irritated dry skin. One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration. I highly recommend this SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream for people with irritated skin from external stress. For example, if you’re living in a dry and cold climate which can strip your face from natural oils, or if you wear a lot of makeup, that can make your skin extra-sensitive.

A real oldie but a goodie. Great natural moisturizer and skin-identical ingredient that plays an important role in skin hydration and general skin health.Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin. Not only a simple moisturizer but knows much more: keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy (liquid crystal) state, protects against irritation, helps to restore barrier A very common emollient that makes your skin feel nice and smooth. Comes from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s light-textured, clear, odorless and non-greasy. Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc. It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin. Green tea is proven to be a great antioxidant, UV protectant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic and antimicrobialWater, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus(Sunflower) Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Butyleneglycol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Potassium Carbomer Ingredients: Water, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil,Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol,Panthenol, Madecassoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta Formulated with panthenol, madecassoside, sunflower seed oil and shea butter, this intense hydrating cream moisturizes and restores the oil and water balance of skin while repairing damage. Low pH formulation and the absence of irritants like fragrance, artificial colors and parabens helps pamper and nourish skin to strengthen it against damage and stress.

The active parts are called polyphenols, or more precisely catechins (EGCG being the most abundant and most active catechin) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss. Another promising property ofMadecassoside is that it seems to inhibit UV-induced melanin synthesis (test formula with 0.05% MA, used twice a day on 23 volunteers for 8 weeks ), making it a great active for hyperpigmentation-prone skin.

Hydrating and moisturizing. It feels too heavy for oily skin as it takes time for absorption and leaves a film on the face . But during winters this cream does it’s job well.