{"title":"PURITO SEOUL","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurito is a Korean skincare brand built around vegan, cruelty free formulas with a focus on calm, barrier supporting ingredients. Centella asiatica runs through much of the range, alongside niacinamide and gentle hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best known for its Centella Green Level line and the Daily Go To sunscreen, with unscented options designed for reactive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soothing Centella range suits \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/redness-irritation\"\u003eredness and irritation\u003c\/a\u003e, with lightweight textures that layer easily.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"purito-green-avocado-cleansing-balm","title":"PURITO SEOUL From Green Avocado Cleansing Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvocado oil at 10,000 ppm in a melting balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves sunscreen and makeup, rinses without film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits reactive skin as a daily first cleanse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleansing balm that leaves skin tight has failed at the only job that matters after removal. The PURITO SEOUL From Green Avocado Cleansing Balm carries avocado oil at 10,000 ppm, a concentration high enough to leave the barrier better off than a plain ester base would, and it still emulsifies into a clean milky rinse. PURITO SEOUL formulate in Seoul around short ingredient lists, which is why this one reads as oils and leaf extracts and very little else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvocado oil at 10,000 ppm earns the place it takes on the label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persea Gratissima oil is rich in oleic acid, phytosterols and Vitamin E, and at this level it genuinely softens the skin rather than sitting on the list as a token inclusion. Watermelon seed and baobab seed oils sit directly behind it, both of them light and high in linoleic acid, which is what keeps the balm from reading rich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen leaf extracts carry the antioxidant side of the formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kale, spinach, broccoli, cabbage and Artemisia Princeps extracts sit in the base. In a rinse-off product their contribution is small, which is the honest way to put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinsing clean matters more than the oils it rinses away:\u003c\/strong\u003e The balm turns milky on contact with water and clears without film. Residue is what causes congestion after balm cleansing, and this one leaves none.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balm is soft and quick to melt, spreading into a light oil rather than a rich one. It emulsifies fast and rinses clean, leaving skin soft with no coated feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily, combination, dry, normal, and skin prone to redness or irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunscreen and makeup removal, tightness after cleansing, congestion, and skin that reacts to complicated formulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your skin objects to most of what you put on it, a balm built from oils and leaf extracts is the low-risk way back into oil cleansing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this compare with the From Green Cleansing Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Both remove the same oil-soluble makeup and sunscreen. The balm is solid until it melts, so it is easier to control and feels more cushioned, which suits drier skin and slower evenings. The oil spreads faster and rinses lighter. Avocado oil at 10,000 ppm is specific to the balm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is avocado oil too heavy or comedogenic for oily skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: In a rinse-off product the question is whether it clears, not how rich the oil is. This balm emulsifies completely and rinses without film, so the avocado oil is not left sitting on the skin. Comedogenicity ratings come from leave-on testing and translate poorly to a cleanse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need a second cleanser after this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not routinely. On an ordinary day it is a complete cleanse on its own. Add a water-based second cleanse after heavy makeup or a thickly applied high-SPF sunscreen, then continue with toner or essence, actives, moisturiser, and a facial oil or balm last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen thousand parts per million is the kind of number a brand publishes only when it is confident nobody will be disappointed by checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/cleansers\"\u003ecleansers\u003c\/a\u003e, find care for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452506446,"sku":"PRC14-B","price":16.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRC14-B_08362c08-45da-4e52-9cd3-a04e683d250c.png?v=1779229178"},{"product_id":"purito-from-green-cleansing-oil","title":"PURITO SEOUL From Green Cleansing Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight plant oil cleanse on a ten-ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive, sunflower, jojoba, almond and grapeseed oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits oily and combination skin wary of oil cleansing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of oily and combination skin has written off oil cleansing after one formula that left a film behind. The PURITO SEOUL From Green Cleansing Oil is built from lighter plant oils, olive, sunflower, jojoba, sweet almond and grapeseed, and emulsifies fully with water so nothing stays on the skin. PURITO SEOUL formulate from Seoul with a deliberately short ingredient approach, and at ten ingredients this cleansing oil reads more like a list of oils than a list of additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighter plant oils dissolve sunscreen without leaving weight behind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive, sunflower, jojoba, sweet almond and grapeseed oils break down oil-soluble sunscreen filters, long-wear foundation and sebum on contact. They are thinner carriers than the butters used in balm formats, so the cleanse feels less like wearing a mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull emulsification is the part that decides whether skin congests:\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula turns milky with water and rinses off completely rather than sitting in a film. That behaviour, rather than the oil itself, determines whether an oil cleanse suits congested skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA ten-ingredient list keeps the number of variables low:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five plant oils, a light ester, an emulsifier, two preservative-adjacent ingredients and Vitamin E. For skin that reacts unpredictably, fewer components mean fewer things to rule out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a thin, fast-spreading oil rather than a rich one, and it moves over dry skin without needing much product. It goes milky quickly with water and rinses away without slip, leaving skin soft and not squeaky. Nothing is left behind to interfere with whatever goes on next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily, combination, normal and dry skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunscreen and makeup removal, congestion and blackheads, and skin that reacts to complicated formulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have tried oil cleansing before and gave up over the residue, this is the version worth retrying with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this differ from a cleansing balm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A balm is solid until body heat melts it, which gives a richer, slower cleanse that suits dry skin. This is already liquid and built from thinner oils, so it spreads faster, needs less product and rinses lighter. Both dissolve the same oil-soluble makeup and sunscreen; the difference is the weight of the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does putting oil on oily skin make it oilier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Oil cleansing works because oil-soluble grime dissolves into oil, and the whole mixture is then emulsified and rinsed away. Skin that produces plenty of sebum is not made oilier by a cleansing oil that rinses off completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need a second cleanser afterwards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not routinely. The oil emulsifies and rinses clean, so it stands as a full cleanse on most evenings. Add a water-based second cleanse after heavy makeup or a thickly applied high-SPF sunscreen, then continue with toner or essence, actives, moisturiser, and any facial oil or balm last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interesting thing about this bottle is how little is in it, which is rarely the selling point of a cleansing oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/cleansers\"\u003ecleansers\u003c\/a\u003e, find care for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452539214,"sku":"PRC14-OC","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRC14-OC_b9a7a265-d317-462d-8549-fc6537ab3831.png?v=1779229178"},{"product_id":"purito-wonder-releaf-centella-cream-unscented","title":"PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Cream Unscented","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29,891 ppm \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella\u003c\/a\u003e with Ceramide NP and squalane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedness down 24% over two weeks on PURITO's own testing*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance-free and essential-oil-free; suits all skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou settle the redness during the day and by morning your skin has reset to pink, which is water leaving overnight rather than a fresh reaction to anything. The PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Cream Unscented is the step that closes that gap, pairing Centella Asiatica at 29,891 ppm with the barrier lipid Ceramide NP. PURITO SEOUL have formulated in Seoul since 2017 on the view that calming sensitive skin and strengthening it are one job rather than two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella at 29,891 ppm carries the calming past the serum step:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassic acid, asiaticoside and asiatic acid are named separately underneath the whole extract, which is how a standardised Centella declares itself. Putting them in the moisturiser rather than only in a thin layer underneath everything is what gives afternoon flushing less to build on, and PURITO's testing put redness down 24% across two weeks.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramide NP seals the calming in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramide NP is one of the lipids skin manufactures for itself, and it slots back into the mortar between skin cells where water escapes fastest, with phytosphingosine and a set of fatty acids alongside it doing the same structural work. Skin that reads calm at night is still calm in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe emollient half is squalane, macadamia and shea rather than silicone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squalane sits fourth on the list with macadamia seed oil above it, and rice germ oil, coconut oil and shea butter further down. That is what makes a gel-cream this light still hold a compromised barrier together overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydration and tone are handled underneath all of that:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sodium hyaluronate, beta-glucan and Tremella mushroom extract bind water at the surface while Niacinamide evens tone as the barrier recovers. The plumping is obvious on day one; the tone change takes a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gel-cream rather than a true cream, so it sinks in quickly and leaves no film for sunscreen to slide on in the morning. Nothing aromatic goes into it, which is the point if plant extracts are what your skin objects to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive, reactive and redness-prone skin, along with oily, combination, normal and dry skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Redness, a thinned barrier, dehydration, uneven tone, and skin settling down after breakouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your routine already has a calming serum in it and the redness still resets overnight, this is the layer that has been missing from the end of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a basic Centella gel moisturiser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A Centella gel gives you the calming compounds and water. The PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Cream adds Ceramide NP and phytosphingosine to rebuild the lipid layer, squalane and plant oils to hold it there, and beta-glucan alongside the hyaluronate, so it keeps hydration in place rather than delivering a burst of it that has gone by lunchtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are all ceramide creams doing the same thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Ceramide NP is one specific lipid, and it is the most abundant ceramide in human skin, so naming it tells you exactly which part of the barrier is being replaced. A formula that lists a vague ceramide complex without saying which one does not give you that information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use it morning and evening, and does it sit under makeup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Both, with nothing in the formula that raises sun sensitivity. It goes on at the moisturiser step, after any serum and before sunscreen in the morning, and the finish is matte enough that foundation goes on straight over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream is doing its most useful work in the hours you are not looking at your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* PURITO testing carried out at P\u0026amp;K Skin Research Center between November and December 2023 on a panel of 20 adults: soothing on physically irritated skin 51% at thirty minutes, on chemically irritated skin 70% and after UV exposure 53% at two weeks, and redness improvement 24% at two weeks. Dermatologist, hypoallergenic HRIPT and sensitive-skin suitability testing were also completed on panels of 21 to 53 adults. Brand-commissioned testing at an independent research centre rather than an independent trial; results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover more \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella Asiatica\u003c\/a\u003e formulas, find care for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452637518,"sku":"PRS02-CCU","price":15.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS02-CCU.png?v=1778671449"},{"product_id":"purito-wonder-releaf-centella-eye-cream-unscented","title":"PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Eye Cream Unscented","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25,545 ppm \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella\u003c\/a\u003e with four peptides, Adenosine and Ceramide NP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuffiness down 16% straight after application on PURITO's own testing*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance-free and essential-oil-free; appropriate during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the skin around your eyes stings, tightens or turns pink at the first sign of an active, the standard advice is to put nothing there at all. The PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Eye Cream Unscented takes the opposite view, carrying Centella Asiatica extract at 25,545 ppm with four peptides and Adenosine in a gel-cream that has no essential oils or aromatic plant extracts in it. PURITO SEOUL have formulated in Seoul since 2017, and leaving out the ingredients most likely to set reactive skin off is the constant across the Wonder Releaf range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella at 25,545 ppm settles the redness at its source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassoside, asiaticoside, madecassic acid and asiatic acid are all named separately on the list underneath the whole extract, which is how you tell a standardised Centella from a botanical note. PURITO's testing recorded redness down 30% across two weeks, and a soothing response on physically irritated skin inside thirty minutes.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuffiness comes down straight away, and the brand measured that too:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16% immediately after application on the same panel.* That is a same-morning effect rather than a cumulative one, which is the honest way round for anything working on fluid rather than on structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmness is the slow half, run by Adenosine and four peptides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adenosine is the ingredient Korea's regulator recognises for wrinkle improvement, and palmitoyl dipeptide-10, tetrapeptide-7, tripeptide-1 and hexapeptide-12 work the same angle alongside it. Crow's feet shallow out over weeks of daily use rather than overnight, which is the honest timeframe for anything acting on collagen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramide NP and three plant oils keep thin skin comfortable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meadowfoam, argan and macadamia oils with shea butter and panthenol sit behind the actives. Eye skin loses water faster than anywhere else on the face, and a treatment it cannot tolerate is not a treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gel-cream rather than a cream, light enough to sink in around the eye without leaving a film for concealer to catch on. There are no essential oils or aromatic plant extracts in it, which is the detail reactive skin actually notices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is built for redness, puffiness and fine lines rather than for dark circles. There is no caffeine, vitamin C or niacinamide in the formula, so a circle that is brown pigment, or a hollow under the eye socket casting a shadow, will not respond to what is here. A bluish cast that comes from fluid does soften as the puffiness does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive, reactive and redness-prone skin, along with combination, normal, dry, oily and mature skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Redness around the eye, morning puffiness, fine lines and crow's feet, dehydration, and skin recovering from a procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e If every eye cream you have tried has stung within the hour or left the lid pink by evening, this is the one built around leaving out the ingredients behind that reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a plain hydrating eye cream?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A hydrating eye cream gives the area water and lipids and stops there. The PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Eye Cream Unscented puts standardised Centella on the redness, four peptides and Adenosine on firmness, and Ceramide NP with panthenol on the barrier, and it does all of that without the essential oils that are the common reason an eye product irritates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it help my dark circles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Only one kind, and it is worth being straight about which. Under-eye darkness comes from three separate things: fluid and dilated vessels showing through thin skin as a bluish cast, brown melanin pigment, and hollowing that casts a shadow. This formula works on the first of those, through the puffiness, and there is nothing in it aimed at the other two. If pigment is what you are looking at, a niacinamide or vitamin C product is the one to reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this alongside retinol or acids on the rest of my face?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. There is no retinoid, acid or exfoliating agent in this formula, so nothing in it competes with what you use elsewhere, and Centella's calming activity is genuinely useful on the evenings a retinoid has left skin tight. It goes in at the eye step, after your serum and before moisturiser, morning or evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most reactive part of your face is the one part where doing nothing has a visible cost, since redness and crepiness both show up here years before they show anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* PURITO testing carried out at P\u0026amp;K Skin Research Center on a panel of 21 adults: soothing on physically irritated skin 74% at thirty minutes, on chemically irritated skin 70% and after UV exposure 72% at two weeks; puffiness 16% immediately after application; redness 30% at two weeks; and 100% satisfaction across five self-assessment measures at four weeks. Dermatologist, hypoallergenic HRIPT and sensitive-skin suitability testing were also completed. Brand-commissioned testing at an independent research centre rather than an independent trial; results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover more \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella Asiatica\u003c\/a\u003e formulas, find care for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452703054,"sku":"PRS02-CEU","price":12.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS02-CEU.png?v=1778671449"},{"product_id":"purito-wonder-releaf-centella-serum-unscented","title":"PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34,860 ppm \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella\u003c\/a\u003e with four peptides and \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance-free and essential-oil-free throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe treatment step of the Wonder Releaf routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serum for skin that reacts easily has to pass one test before any other: nothing in it can be the thing that sets the skin off. PURITO run Centella Asiatica extract at 34,860 ppm here with Niacinamide, Panthenol and four peptides, and leave out fragrance and essential oils entirely. PURITO SEOUL have formulated in Seoul since 2017, and the unscented version of this range exists because the scented one was not enough for everybody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella's active compounds work on different timescales.\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassoside settles the surface quickly, while asiaticoside acts on collagen production over a much longer run. At 34,860 ppm, with all four of the plant's triterpenoids named separately underneath the extract, that split is why a Centella serum reads as both immediate and cumulative rather than one or the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour peptides work on firmness underneath the calming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, hexapeptide-12, tripeptide-1 and dipeptide-10 prompt the skin's collagen-producing cells to do more, which is the slow half of this formula and the reason to keep using it past the point where the surface has already settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide handles tone and barrier on the same schedule.\u003c\/strong\u003e It limits how much melanin reaches the upper layers and prompts the skin to make more of its own ceramides, the lipids that hold the barrier together, so neither job waits on the other. Ceramide NP sits further down the list doing the same work directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanthenol and a 10 ppm vesicle extract cover the newer end of the formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panthenol draws moisture in and helps repair the lipid layer. Alongside it PURITO include Centella callus extracellular vesicles at 10 ppm, a plant-derived delivery particle that is a genuinely interesting piece of formulation with a much thinner evidence base than the extract itself, and we would treat it as the least load-bearing thing in the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light serum that absorbs quickly and leaves the surface soft rather than tacky. There is no scent at all, which is rarer than it should be, and nothing on the surface to interfere with a moisturiser or sunscreen going on afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, particularly dry, sensitive and easily reactive skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrier resilience, comfort, dehydration, uneven tone, and fine lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who have stripped their routine back after a bad reaction and want the one step they keep to do more than sit there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this compare with a plain Centella serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A plain Centella serum settles the surface and stops there, which is a reasonable thing for it to do. This carries the Centella at 34,860 ppm and adds three things it would otherwise want a second product for: peptides for firmness, Niacinamide for tone and barrier lipids, and Panthenol for hydration. For a routine deliberately kept short, that is the difference between a calming step and a treatment step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use it morning and evening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it is built for twice-daily use and nothing in it is photosensitising. It goes on after cleansing and any toner, before moisturiser, with sunscreen last in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long before persistent surface redness settles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The acute kind eases inside one to two weeks. The kind that has been there for months follows barrier resilience rather than the other way round, and that takes four to six weeks of consistent twice-daily use to shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalming and long-term resilience turn out to be the same objective approached over two different timeframes, which is why this works better as a permanent step than an emergency one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella\u003c\/a\u003e formulas, find care for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or see more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452768590,"sku":"PRS02-CSU","price":14.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS02-CSU.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"purito-wonder-releaf-centella-toner-unscented","title":"PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Toner Unscented","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6,000 ppm \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella\u003c\/a\u003e on a nineteen-ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedness down 26% over two weeks on PURITO's own testing*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance-free and essential-oil-free; appropriate during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your face goes tight and pink in the gap between cleansing and the rest of your routine, that gap is where this toner does its work. The PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Toner Unscented carries Centella Asiatica Extract at 6,000 ppm on a list of nineteen ingredients, which is a concentration high enough that the toning step earns its place instead of simply wetting the skin before the serum. PURITO SEOUL have formulated in Seoul since 2017 around the idea that a short, unscented ingredient list is what lets a concentration like that stay comfortable on skin that reacts to everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella Asiatica at 6,000 ppm quiets the reaction rather than covering it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassoside, asiaticoside, madecassic acid and asiatic acid are all named separately underneath the extract, and they damp down the inflammatory signalling that keeps skin flushed and quick to sting. Reaching freshly cleansed skin before anything else is competing for space, they land when it is at its most permeable. PURITO's testing put redness down 26% across two weeks.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydration arrives from three directions at once:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panthenol draws water into the upper layers and rebuilds the fats that hold it there, sodium hyaluronate binds water into the surface so the layers that follow have something to sink into, and trehalose holds onto it in dry air where a humectant would otherwise give it back. The papery, drawn feeling that follows cleansing goes before it has a chance to set in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin and purslane are the reason the list stops at nineteen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allantoin calms and softens, and Portulaca Oleracea extract carries its own anti-inflammatory activity. With no fragrance, no essential oil and no active that needs buffering, there is nothing in the bottle that exists to manage something else in the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes on at the toner step, straight after cleansing, and absorbs before the serum follows. Essential oils and aromatic plant extracts are left out of the formula entirely, which matters when it is scent rather than actives that your skin objects to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, and particularly sensitive, reactive, redness-prone and breakout-prone skin, along with skin whose barrier has been worn down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent redness, a stripped barrier, dehydration, and daily upkeep between flare-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Someone rebuilding after a stretch of over-exfoliating, or partway through settling into a retinoid, who wants the calming to start at the first step rather than waiting for the serum to do all of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a straightforward hydrating toner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A hydrating toner puts water back and stops there. The PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Toner does that through panthenol, sodium hyaluronate and trehalose, and carries Centella Asiatica Extract at 6,000 ppm alongside allantoin and purslane, so the same few seconds also buy you calming that the brand has measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does a toner have to tighten or sting to be doing anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The astringent, alcohol-heavy toner is what gave the category that reputation, and nothing in this one works that way. The job here is to settle inflammation and put water into freshly cleansed skin, which should register as almost nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where does it sit in the routine, and can I use it alongside my actives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is the first thing after cleansing, before serum, eye product and moisturiser, with sunscreen last in the morning. Nothing in it clashes with an acid, a retinoid or a vitamin C serum, and because Centella and panthenol buffer the barrier it is a useful step on the evenings you use something demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strange thing about a toner made this well is that you notice it most on the days you skip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* PURITO testing carried out at P\u0026amp;K Skin Research Center between November and December 2023 on a panel of 22 adults: soothing on physically irritated skin 70% at thirty minutes, on chemically irritated skin 64% and after UV exposure 63% at two weeks, and redness improvement 26% at two weeks. Dermatologist, hypoallergenic HRIPT and sensitive-skin suitability testing were completed separately at the Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences. Brand-commissioned testing at an independent research centre rather than an independent trial; results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover more \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella Asiatica\u003c\/a\u003e formulas, find care for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452801358,"sku":"PRS02-CTU","price":19.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS02-CTU.png?v=1778671449"},{"product_id":"purito-mighty-bamboo-panthenol-cream","title":"PURITO SEOUL Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/panthenol\"\u003ePanthenol\u003c\/a\u003e with Damyang bamboo extract at 3,497 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater loss down 56% and moisture up 45% on PURITO's own figures*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight cream that finishes matte; suits oily and sensitive skin alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your skin holds up during the weeks you are careful with it and falls apart the moment you are not, the barrier itself is what needs the work. The PURITO SEOUL Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream is built for that slower job, running Panthenol at 10% with bamboo extract from Damyang and all four isolated \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella\u003c\/a\u003e compounds behind it. PURITO SEOUL have been formulating for easily provoked skin in Seoul since 2017, and this is the cream in the range designed to compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanthenol at 10% converts to pantothenic acid once it is in the skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e In that form it prompts the skin to build its own barrier lipids while drawing water into the upper layers at the same time. Ten per cent is a high dose for a leave-on cream, where most B5 products sit between two and five, and it is why a formula like this feels hydrating on the first day and reads structurally stronger after a month. PURITO put water loss down 56% and moisture up 45% on their own measurements.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll four Centella compounds appear by name, isolated rather than as an extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassoside, asiaticoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid are listed individually at the foot of the formula instead of a whole-plant extract sitting higher up. That is a more expensive way to build a calming cream and a more predictable one, because you know exactly which compounds you are getting rather than inferring them from a plant name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqualane sits third, and it is carrying the emollient half on its own:\u003c\/strong\u003e No butters, no plant oils, no silicone slip. One lipid the skin already recognises, with hydrolysed jojoba esters holding it in place, which is how a cream carrying 10% panthenol still disappears in under a minute and finishes matte.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper tripeptide-1 and licorice-derived glycyrrhizate close it out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper tripeptide-1 has the firmest research behind it of any of the cosmetic peptides, on wound repair and collagen production, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate calms alongside Niacinamide's work on oil output and tone. Pores read less obvious once the skin around them is properly hydrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper cream, but a light one: it spreads thin, disappears in under a minute and leaves the surface matte rather than dewy. It is light enough that oily skin wears it twice a day and substantial enough that dry skin needs nothing over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, dehydrated, sensitive and normal skin, plus oily and combination skin that still runs tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thinned barrier, dehydration, redness, rough texture, visible pores and uneven tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who have already rebuilt their barrier once, after a hard course of acids or a brutal winter, are the ones this cream is built for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 10% panthenol a lot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, for a leave-on cream. Most products that lead on B5 carry it somewhere between two and five per cent, and a hundred thousand parts per million is the figure PURITO publish here. Panthenol is also one of the better-tolerated actives in cosmetics, which is why a dose this high does not come with a tolerability trade-off the way a high-dose acid or retinoid would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does using a barrier cream every day make skin lazy about producing its own lipids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. There is no evidence that skin stops making lipids because it is moisturised, and Panthenol works in the opposite direction by prompting lipid production rather than replacing it. The idea comes from confusing a barrier cream with a heavy petrolatum layer, which is a different kind of product doing a different job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this on the same evenings as a retinoid or an acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, and it is a sensible pairing. It goes on at the moisturiser step after those actives, where the Panthenol and the Centella compounds give the barrier the raw materials and the calming to handle the irritation they cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrier repair is slow and unglamorous, and the sign that it is working is that your skin stops being interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Figures published by PURITO for the Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream: water loss improvement 55.65% and moisture increase 44.63%. Panthenol is declared at 100,000 ppm, which is 10%, and the Damyang bamboo extract at 3,497 ppm. Brand-published testing described as dermatologist-tested; neither the panel size nor the timeframe is disclosed. Results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/panthenol\"\u003ePanthenol (B5)\u003c\/a\u003e collection, find care for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452834126,"sku":"PRS04-C","price":16.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS04-C.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"purito-oat-in-calming-gel-cream","title":"PURITO SEOUL Oat-in Calming Gel Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e77% oat seed water on a seventeen-ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeta-glucan, panthenol and licorice-derived glycyrrhizate for itch and heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA true gel; suits acne-prone, eczema-prone and reactive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen skin prickles, stings and flushes, more moisture is not the thing it is short of. The PURITO SEOUL Oat-in Calming Gel Cream replaces the water in the formula with Avena Sativa seed water at 77%, so the base of the gel is the calming ingredient rather than the thing carrying it. PURITO SEOUL formulate in Seoul for easily irritated skin, and this is the one in the range built for reactivity that itches rather than flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe base is oat water, not water with oat in it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avena Sativa seed water makes up 77% of the formula and sits first on a list of seventeen. Oat has been dermatology's reference plant for itch for decades, and what a water extract gives you is the water-soluble fraction of it rather than the milled whole oat a medicated ointment uses. Lighter, wearable daily, and doing the same kind of work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-glucan is declared on its own rather than left implied:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oat's signature polysaccharide appears separately at the foot of the list, which tells you it has been added at a level worth naming instead of being assumed from the extract above it. It holds water at the surface and damps the inflammatory signalling behind heat and prickling, and it is the half of the formula you feel in the first ten minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanthenol and licorice-derived glycyrrhizate carry the slower half:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panthenol prompts the skin to rebuild its own barrier lipids, while dipotassium glycyrrhizate, drawn from licorice root, works on the redness underneath the itch. Squalane is the only emollient in the whole formula, which is how a gel this light still leaves skin comfortable rather than bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeventeen ingredients, and nothing aromatic among them:\u003c\/strong\u003e No fragrance, no essential oil, no botanical blend padding the list. Sodium surfactin and inulin lauryl carbamate do the emulsifying, both fermentation- or plant-derived, so there is very little in the jar that exists only to manage something else in the jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true gel: cool going on, wet for a few seconds, then gone with no residue and no tack in humidity. It sits under sunscreen in the morning without pilling, and the finish is matte enough for makeup to go straight over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eczema-prone, sensitive, acne-prone, combination and normal skin, and dry skin in warm weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Itching, redness, stinging, a weakened barrier, dehydration and rough patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skin that reacts by prickling and flushing rather than by flaking gets the most from this, particularly through a hot summer or a demanding course of acne actives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this compare with a Centella-led calming cream?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A Centella cream leads with madecassoside and asiaticoside, which are at their strongest on redness and barrier repair. There is no Centella in this one at all; the lead is oat water at 77% with beta-glucan behind it, which is the better-known route for itch and heat specifically. If persistent redness is the complaint, a Centella formula is the closer match. If it is prickling and stinging, this is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the oat in here the same as colloidal oatmeal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and the difference is worth knowing. Colloidal oatmeal is finely milled whole oat, the form registered as a skin protectant and used in eczema treatments. This is oat seed water, the water-soluble fraction, which is lighter and far more wearable under makeup but is not a medicated ingredient. For daily calming this is the more usable of the two; for a genuine eczema flare, a colloidal oatmeal product is where the clinical evidence sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this alongside acne actives such as benzoyl peroxide or an acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, and it is a good match for them. Those actives go on first, to clean skin, and this gel cream follows at the moisturiser step where the oat takes the sting out of what they leave behind. In the morning, sunscreen goes on last, over the top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most reassuring thing about this gel cream is how ordinary its lead ingredient is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTarget \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/redness-irritation\"\u003eredness \u0026amp; irritation\u003c\/a\u003e, find care for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452899662,"sku":"PRS07-GEL","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS07-GEL.png?v=1778671449"},{"product_id":"purito-timeless-bloom-retinol-spot-cream","title":"PURITO SEOUL Timeless Bloom Retinol Spot Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.1% \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/retinol\"\u003eRetinol\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/bakuchiol\"\u003eBakuchiol\u003c\/a\u003e in one evening cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmile lines down 17% over seven weeks on PURITO's clinical testing*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance-free; targeted or all-over evening use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetinol works, and the reason most people never find that out is that they stop before it does. The PURITO SEOUL Timeless Bloom Retinol Spot Cream carries Retinol at 1,000 ppm, which is 0.1%, with Bakuchiol sitting above it on the ingredient list so that a second firming active takes part of the load rather than the retinoid carrying all of it. PURITO SEOUL have formulated in Seoul since 2017, and they put this one through a clinical trial rather than leaving the claim at wrinkle care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetinol at 0.1% speeds turnover and prompts collagen:\u003c\/strong\u003e It converts to retinoic acid in the skin, accelerating cell turnover, stimulating the collagen-producing cells below and clearing the build-up of dead cells in the pore lining that makes pores look wider than they are. Lines, surface texture and pore size all shift on the same mechanism, and 0.1% is a real working dose that is still sensible to start on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBakuchiol runs alongside the retinol rather than instead of it:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits higher on the list than the Retinol does and reaches some of the same downstream pathways without being a retinoid, so it adds firming activity without adding to the irritation. That is the argument for pairing them: more total activity at a dose your skin will actually keep using.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe tested result is on expression lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e PURITO's clinical testing recorded smile lines down 17% and neck wrinkles down 14% across seven weeks of use.* Those are the two areas that moved most; the effect on crow's feet was smaller, and the brand publish that figure too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehind those, hydrangea and adenosine hold the edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jeju-grown Hydrangea Macrophylla leaf extract sits eighth on the list and works on firmness by its own route, and Adenosine is the ingredient Korea's regulator recognises for wrinkle improvement. Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate underneath them are what keep a retinoid evening comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cream rather than a serum, with enough body to sit at the moisturiser step of an evening routine on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retinol is a retinoid and raises sun sensitivity, so this is an evening cream your skin builds up to gradually rather than one you use at full frequency from the start. We don't recommend retinoids during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types with a gradual introduction, and oily and combination skin in particular, where the pore-refining side of Retinol earns the most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine lines and wrinkles, expression lines around the mouth and eyes, loss of firmness, enlarged pores, and uneven texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who have started a retinoid before and stopped over the dryness, and anyone who would rather have one evening cream than a serum and a moisturiser taking turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a cream for dark spots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and the name is the reason people ask. The word spot here means targeted application, on the lines you want to work on, rather than on pigmentation. There is no arbutin, niacinamide or vitamin C in the formula, and the clinical testing behind it measured wrinkle depth rather than tone. If pigmentation is the concern, PURITO's TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum is the one built for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is peeling a sign the retinol is working?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Flaking is simply the outermost dead layer shedding faster than you are used to during the adjustment period, and it says nothing about whether collagen production has been stimulated in the layer beneath. Plenty of people see real results on this kind of formula without ever peeling, and visible irritation is a signal to slow down rather than proof of progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use a bakuchiol serum alongside this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, as a morning and evening split rather than layered together. Bakuchiol has no photosensitivity to work around, so it suits the daytime half of the routine, while this cream stays in the evening where the Retinol belongs. That gives you complementary coverage across the day instead of two actives duplicating each other after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe useful question about a retinoid is not how strong it is, but whether you will still be using it in three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* PURITO clinical testing carried out at the Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences between 30 October and 19 December 2023 on 21 adults aged 25 to 39: smile lines 16.55%, neck wrinkles 13.95%, lip wrinkles 9.62%, crow's feet 6.39%. Separate minimal-irritation testing on 34 adults and hypoallergenic HRIPT testing on 55 adults were both completed. Brand-commissioned testing at an independent institute rather than an independent trial; results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/retinol\"\u003eretinol\u003c\/a\u003e collection, target \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wrinkles-aging\"\u003ewrinkles \u0026amp; ageing\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452932430,"sku":"PRS11-C","price":18.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS11-C.png?v=1778671449"},{"product_id":"purito-timeless-bloom-bakuchiol-serum","title":"PURITO SEOUL Timeless Bloom Bakuchiol Serum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1% Bakuchiol with Jeju Hydrangea and Argireline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo photosensitivity, so it works in the morning too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScented by botanical extracts rather than added fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBakuchiol stopped being a wellness-aisle retinol substitute when a randomised, double-blind trial in the British Journal of Dermatology set it against retinol over twelve weeks and found comparable improvement in fine lines and firmness, with markedly less dryness.* PURITO build this serum on Bakuchiol at 10,000 ppm, which is 1%, with Jeju-grown Hydrangea Macrophylla and Argireline behind it. PURITO SEOUL have formulated in Seoul since 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBakuchiol reaches retinoid receptors without the photosensitivity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It activates the same receptors a retinoid does and prompts the skin to produce collagen, but it does not make skin more reactive to daylight. That single difference is why this can go on in the morning, which doubles the exposure a retinoid gets in the same routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeju Hydrangea is a second firming route rather than a supporting one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrangenol and skimmin act on firmness by a mechanism separate from Bakuchiol's, which is the actual argument for a dual-active formula over a stronger single one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArgireline works on the lines that come from movement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 reduces the neurotransmitter release behind repeated facial micro-contractions, which is a different problem from the structural lines the Bakuchiol is working on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdenosine and licorice-derived glycyrrhizate cover the rest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adenosine is listed by Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety as an approved functional ingredient for wrinkle improvement, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, drawn from licorice root, calms alongside Allantoin. Neither is the headline; both are why a serum with four actives in it stays comfortable used twice a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fluid serum that absorbs quickly and finishes soft rather than filmed, layering under moisturiser and sunscreen without pilling. It carries a herbal scent from the Lavender, Rosemary, Oregano and Thyme extracts in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e That scent comes from real botanical extracts rather than added fragrance, which is a preference for some people and a problem for others. If you react to aromatic plants, patch test before committing to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, with a patch test first if you react to aromatic botanicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine lines, firmness and elasticity, uneven texture, and dullness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who have started a retinoid twice and stopped both times over the dryness, and those who want their firming step available in the morning rather than only at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does Bakuchiol actually compare with retinol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Comparably, on the one trial that has tested them head to head, and with significantly less dryness and photosensitivity.* That is a single well-designed study rather than the decades of literature behind retinoids, so the fair reading is that Bakuchiol is a credible alternative rather than a proven equal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long before anything shows?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Texture and radiance shift inside two to four weeks. Fine lines and firmness need eight to twelve weeks, which matches the trial's own timeframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use it with acids or Vitamin C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Bakuchiol is stable next to both and does not need the spacing a retinoid does, so a morning Vitamin C and this in the evening is a straightforward pairing, as is the reverse. It goes on after cleansing and any toner, before moisturiser, with sunscreen last in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe useful thing about an active with no photosensitivity is not that it is gentler, but that it gets twice as many chances to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Randomised, double-blind trial published in the British Journal of Dermatology comparing bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily with retinol 0.5% applied once daily over twelve weeks: comparable improvement in fine lines, firmness and texture, with significantly less dryness and photosensitivity in the bakuchiol group. Independent published research on the ingredient rather than testing of this particular serum.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/serums\"\u003eserums\u003c\/a\u003e, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/bakuchiol\"\u003eBakuchiol\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50907452965198,"sku":"PRS11-S","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS11-S.png?v=1778671450"},{"product_id":"purito-seoul-wonder-releaf-centella-bb-cream","title":"PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella BB Cream SPF30+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral SPF30+ over 14,750 ppm \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella\u003c\/a\u003e, with Niacinamide and Panthenol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix shades from neutral ivory to caramel beige; light to medium buildable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance-free and essential-oil-free; built for reactive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome skin is perfectly settled until a base goes on it, and the trigger is more often what the coverage is carried in than the coverage itself. The PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella BB Cream SPF30+ answers that by leaving essential oils out of the formula entirely, carrying Centella Asiatica extract at 14,750 ppm, and putting the sun protection on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide rather than organic filters. PURITO SEOUL have applied one standard across their Seoul skincare range since 2017, and this BB cream is where that standard crosses into makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage lands light to medium and builds where you need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single pass evens general redness and blurs minor marks while leaving skin texture intact. A second pass over a specific area lifts it further without the surface reading heavy or cakey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing about the finish tips towards matte or dewy:\u003c\/strong\u003e It settles skin-like with a slight radiance, the sort that looks like good light rather than product. That neutrality is why it sits comfortably on oily and dry skin alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix shades run from neutral ivory to caramel beige:\u003c\/strong\u003e The range is neutral in character rather than strongly warm or cool, which makes it forgiving to match. Compare the swatches before choosing, and if you sit between two shades, the buildable formula makes the lighter one easier to correct with a second layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe SPF30+ is entirely mineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium dioxide sits second on the ingredient list with zinc oxide behind it, and between them they cover the UVA that reaches you through cloud and window glass as well as the UVB the number describes. Mineral filters are also the ones reactive skin is least likely to object to, which is the whole logic of this formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella at 14,750 ppm quietens the inflammatory response:\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a serum-level dose of the extract in a complexion product, and because a BB cream stays on for hours, the calming runs through the whole day rather than for the minute a serum takes to absorb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide, Panthenol, Adenosine and Allantoin are the skincare half:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niacinamide on tone and oil, Panthenol and Allantoin on the barrier, Adenosine on fine lines. None of them is a trace inclusion put there to be printed on the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPF in a BB cream goes on at makeup volumes rather than sunscreen volumes, so it does not deliver the full stated protection on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, and particularly skin prone to redness or irritation that still wants coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to medium and buildable, for people who want tone evened and redness calmed rather than skin concealed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skin that flares at every new complexion product, and has ended up wearing nothing rather than risk it, is what this BB cream was formulated around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does a Centella BB cream compare with a standard BB cream for sensitive skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A standard BB cream gives you coverage and sun protection and stops there. The PURITO SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella BB Cream carries Centella at 14,750 ppm working against inflammation for the entire time it is on your face, puts the SPF on mineral filters rather than organic ones, and leaves out essential oils, which are a common route to irritation in complexion formulas. You end the day with less redness than you started, rather than more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a BB cream just a lighter foundation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. A foundation is designed around pigment performance, with any skincare content added afterwards. A BB cream is designed the other way round, as a skincare base that happens to carry tint and SPF, which is why this one is buildable to medium at most and why the Centella content is not a trace inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this need setting with powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: On normal, dry, and combination skin, no. The finish is not a wet one, so it sets by itself into a natural radiance that stays put. Oily skin gets longer wear from a light translucent powder pressed over the T-zone, though the rest of the face rarely needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this unusual is not that a skincare brand made a base, it is that they made one they would still be happy to recommend to the customer their skincare exists for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sunscreens\"\u003esunscreens\u003c\/a\u003e, find care for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"#13 Neutral Ivory","offer_id":52749715013966,"sku":"PRM02-BB13","price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"#15 Rose Ivory","offer_id":52749715046734,"sku":"PRM02-BB15","price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#21 Light Beige","offer_id":52749715079502,"sku":"PRM02-BB21","price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#23 Natural Beige","offer_id":52749715112270,"sku":"PRM02-BB23","price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"#27 Sand Beige","offer_id":52749715145038,"sku":"PRM02-BB27","price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#29 Caramel Beige","offer_id":52749715177806,"sku":"PRM02-BB29","price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRM02-BB23.png?v=1778671449"},{"product_id":"purito-seoul-azelaic-acid-10-kojic-tea-tree-serum","title":"PURITO SEOUL Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% Azelaic Acid, 10% Tea Tree Leaf Water and 1,000 ppm Kojic Acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree routes onto pigment, with the breakout handled at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapsule format; shake to disperse before each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your skin clears a breakout only to leave a brown mark that outlasts it by months, you are dealing with two problems rather than one. Azelaic Acid is unusual in taking on both from a single molecule, and the PURITO SEOUL Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum runs it at 10%, the concentration the published research sits at. PURITO SEOUL have formulated in Seoul since 2017, building their reputation on short ingredient lists that leave out anything decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzelaic Acid runs three jobs from one molecule:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10% it inhibits tyrosinase to slow melanin synthesis, suppresses Cutibacterium acnes and the related bacteria behind breakouts, and quiets the inflammatory signalling that leaves skin flushed once a spot has gone. One active covers the breakout, the redness and the mark, so the formula does not need three separate acids to get there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdding Kojic Acid gives pigment a second block to get past:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kojic Acid at 1,000 ppm inhibits tyrosinase at a different binding site to Azelaic Acid, so the two run in parallel rather than competing for the same target. On marks that have already settled in, two independent blocks on the same enzyme is the difference between slow fading and none.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Niacinamide adds works at both ends of the problem:\u003c\/strong\u003e It blocks the transfer of finished melanin into surface skin cells, which is a third and separate brightening route, and it drives ceramide production in the barrier. That second part is what keeps daily acid use from leaving skin tight and reactive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeld in capsules, the Tea Tree arrives at full strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea Tree Leaf Water at 10% carries antibacterial activity through the base, while Tea Tree Leaf Oil sits at 50 ppm inside capsules suspended in the serum rather than dissolved into it. It is a small, stable dose of a strong botanical working alongside Azelaic Acid's own bacterial inhibition, with glutathione, bisabolol and a little idebenone behind them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fluid serum carrying the tea tree capsules as fine specks visible through the bottle, which settle out between uses. It layers after cleansing and any toner, under moisturiser and, in the morning, sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, and particularly oily, combination, and breakout-prone skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active breakouts, the dark marks left behind after them, persistent redness and flushing, uneven tone, and visible pores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who clear a spot in a week and then spend four months watching the mark refuse to go with it will get the most out of treating both as one job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a blemish serum built on salicylic acid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Salicylic acid works inside the pore, dissolving the oil and dead cells that block it, and that is the whole of its job. Azelaic Acid is the broader active, reaching the bacteria, the inflammation and the pigment in one application, and the PURITO SEOUL Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum then puts Kojic Acid and Niacinamide behind it on the pigment side alone. The practical difference is that a salicylic serum manages congestion, while this one is also working on what the congestion leaves behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Azelaic Acid an exfoliating acid like glycolic or salicylic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and the name misleads a lot of people. Azelaic Acid works chemically inside the skin, on the enzyme that produces pigment and on the bacteria and inflammation behind breakouts, rather than loosening dead cells at the surface the way an AHA or BHA does. That is why it carries neither the sting nor the added sun sensitivity of an exfoliating acid, and why it sits comfortably in a routine that already has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use it in the morning as well as at night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Azelaic Acid is not photosensitising, so twice-daily use is appropriate, and a morning application sits after cleansing and any toner or essence, under moisturiser and then sunscreen. If your evenings already run a retinoid, keep the two on alternate nights rather than stacking them, because the irritation compounds even where the actives themselves do not conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spot is the emergency; the mark is the thing you are still looking at six months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTarget \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/acne\"\u003eacne\u003c\/a\u003e, work on \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/pigmentation\"\u003epigmentation\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59240834662734,"sku":"PRS19-S","price":15.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS19-S.png?v=1779229178"},{"product_id":"purito-seoul-txa-6-niacinamide-10-retinal-serum","title":"PURITO SEOUL TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6% Tranexamic Acid, 10% \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eNiacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e and Retinal in one evening serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree brightening mechanisms across the melanin cycle plus retinoid renewal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance-free; evening use; encapsulated retinal in a lightweight fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark spots that have outlasted two or three brightening serums are rarely failing for lack of strength. Pigment is signalled, produced, moved, and then sits in the skin, and the PURITO SEOUL TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum puts a separate active against three of those stages rather than doubling the dose on one. PURITO SEOUL have formulated in Seoul since 2017, and their habit of naming every active and its dose is the reason this serum is called what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat 6% Tranexamic Acid interrupts is the instruction, not the pigment:\u003c\/strong\u003e It disrupts the plasmin-driven signalling between surface skin cells and melanocytes that tells them to produce melanin after UV exposure or inflammation. Nothing needs to fade, because at that stage nothing has been made yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt 10%, Niacinamide stops finished melanin reaching the surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melanin is packaged and handed from melanocytes to the skin cells above them, and Niacinamide at this concentration blocks that handover. Pigment that never reaches the upper layers never shows as a spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetinal converts to its active form in a single step:\u003c\/strong\u003e That one step, rather than retinol's two, is why it acts faster at an equivalent concentration, and what it does here is accelerate surface turnover so melanin-loaded cells are shed and replaced sooner. Pigment already sitting in the skin gets removed rather than blocked, which is the one thing the other two actives are not built to do. PURITO run it at 25 ppm, a deliberately low dose for a retinoid this potent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdenosine and Ceramide NP work the two edges of the formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adenosine is the ingredient Korea's regulator recognises for wrinkle improvement and prompts collagen production, which is structural work rather than tonal. Ceramide NP, Centella and Allantoin sit underneath it replacing barrier lipids and calming, which is what keeps a nightly retinoid and 10% Niacinamide from turning into a tight, reactive routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight, faintly pink fluid, coloured by the vitamin B12 in the formula, carrying the retinal in encapsulated beads. PURITO ask you to shake the bottle three to five times before use so the capsules disperse and each dose is even rather than front-loaded, and the beads dissolve as you spread it. It goes on after cleansing and any toner or essence, before moisturiser, absorbs quickly and leaves a soft, non-tacky finish that sits cleanly under a cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retinal is a retinoid, so this is an evening product your skin builds up to rather than one you use nightly from the start. We don't recommend retinoids during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, including oily, combination, dry, and normal skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stubborn dark spots, marks left behind after breakouts, uneven tone, dullness, loss of firmness, fine lines, and visible pores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Someone whose pigmentation has held out against a year of single-active brightening serums, and who is ready to bring a retinoid into the routine, is the person this was built for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this compare to a brightening serum built on a single active?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A single-active serum works at one stage of the pigment cycle, so the only lever it has for a stronger result is a higher dose, which is also how the irritation climbs. The PURITO SEOUL TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum runs 6% Tranexamic Acid on the production signal, 10% Niacinamide on melanin transfer, and Retinal on surface turnover, which are three separate stages rather than three versions of the same block. For a mark that has not moved in a year, the stage you have been missing matters more than the strength you have been using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Retinal the same thing as retinol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Both are retinoids and both convert in the skin to retinoic acid, which is the form the receptors respond to, but Retinal makes that conversion in one step where retinol takes two. That makes Retinal the faster-acting of the two at an equivalent concentration, which is also why the dose here is 25 ppm rather than the 1,000 ppm a retinol cream would carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What should I keep off my face on the same evening as this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Other retinoids and any exfoliating acid belong on different evenings, because the irritation compounds even where the actives themselves do not conflict. The genuinely useful counterpart runs the other way round: Tranexamic Acid works against the pigment signal that UV exposure sets off, so a daily sunscreen the following morning covers the daytime half of the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanin is a defence response before it is a cosmetic problem, and the actives here that work on the signal rather than the stain are the ones still earning their place in month six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTarget \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/pigmentation\"\u003epigmentation\u003c\/a\u003e, explore the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eniacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse more from \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul\"\u003ePURITO SEOUL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59240835187022,"sku":"PRS20-S","price":18.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS20-S.png?v=1779229178"}],"url":"https:\/\/skinnomid.com\/en-ca\/collections\/purito-seoul.oembed","provider":"Skin-Nomad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}