
“With LHA, a mild 4th-generation exfoliant, the embo cotton side gently removes dead skin cells and impurities, while the smooth side works as a calming pack to comfort sensitive areas.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, pantolactone.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, panthenol
This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica extract, centella asiatica leaf extract, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid, madecassoside.


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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolIncreases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidWater, Propanediol, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, C12-14 pareth-12, Caprylyl glycol, Panthenol, Centella asiatica extract, Pinus densiflora leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Glycoproteins, Pantolactone, Succinic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Disodium edta
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ROUND LABPine Tree Calming Cica PadYOUR PRODUCT | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Toner Pad | PYUNKANG YULCalming Deep Moisture Toner | SIDMOOLEcto in Cica Essence Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 54% | 51% |
| Price | — | $13.00 | $15.29 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 14 | 9 of 14 | 9 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Cholesterol | Glycerin | Ceramide Ns |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"ROUND LAB - Pine Tree Calming Cica Pad" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing
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