You know that clear, watery ampoule everyone’s been slathering on for years? Yeah, they changed it. And didn’t scream about it.
The new formula swaps out the old centella extract for a “heart leaf” fermented version. It smells slightly earthier now — like wet grass, not soap. That’s your first clue.
It’s still $18 for 100ml. Still claims to calm redness in minutes. But the texture is slightly more viscous — like a thick toner, not water anymore.
Fermented Centella
They’re using a bio-converted extract now, which is supposed to penetrate faster. It does feel deeper, less surface-level.
No More PEGs
Old formula had a few polyethylene glycols. New one is cleaner. My sensitive skin didn’t sting on contact like it sometimes did before.
Added Panthenol
2% panthenol (B5) is now in the mix. That’s the real reason it feels more hydrating — not the centella hype.
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The hero is still centella, but now it’s fermented and paired with a few sidekicks that actually do the heavy lifting. It’s a “less is more” situation — but they added more.
- Fermented Centella Asiatica Extract: Calms inflammation at a cellular level, faster than raw extract
- Panthenol (B5): Locks in moisture and repairs the skin barrier — this is the workhorse
- Hyaluronic Acid (low molecular): Plumps fine lines in about 20 minutes
- Asiaticoside: The rare compound in centella that actually speeds up wound healing
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First pump: it’s slightly tacky for 15 seconds. Then it vanishes — like it was never there. My skin felt bouncier by day three, which I didn’t expect from a “calming” product.
Week two: my persistent chin redness didn’t fully disappear, but it faded by maybe 30%. The surprise? My makeup sat better on top. No pilling, no weird film.
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My redness is down, not gone. My skin drinks it up in 10 seconds flat. But my breakouts? Unchanged. This isn’t an acne treatment — it’s a barrier stabilizer.
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The reformulation is objectively better for hydration and barrier repair — just don’t expect a different product. It’s the same personality, better manners.