Allantoin

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Allantoin

A soothing agent that also gently loosens dead surface cells.

What it does: Soothing
Our take: Quietly present in a lot of good formulas. Non-irritating at any realistic level and a sensible thing to see alongside an active.
Suitable from: Tween, 8+ · Teen, 13+ · Young adult, 20+ · Middle aged, 40+
Best for: Redness & sensitivity · Barrier repair · Aging & firmness
Skin types: Any skin · Sensitive · Blemish-prone

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EU CosIng · reviewed Sep 2026

Every other ingredient, with the same treatment.

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