Ingredient

Madecassoside (from centella)

On labels: Madecassoside

Purified centella compound that calms visible redness and helps irritated skin recover.

What it does

Calms the look of skin · Conditions skin

Evidence

Evidence: Moderate · Some good studies; results vary from person to person.

Often chosen for

Skin prone to redness, Over-exfoliated, stressed skin

Skin types

Dry, Oily, Combination, Normal, Sensitive

Typical amount

0.05-1% in a formula

Best time

Morning or evening