Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-8, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
“Boosts skin's barrier to make skin more resilient”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, betaine.
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: palmitoyl tripeptide-8
Anti-agingAsiaticoside, Centella asiatica leaf extract + 1 moreMay help
“Results , Instantly soothes to reduce the look of redness , Boosts skin's barrier to make skin more resilient What makes it unique This fast-absorbing skin serum gently penetrates skin's surface to instantly soothe the look of redness and boost skin's barrier.”
This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica leaf extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-8. 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishAllantoin, Centella asiatica leaf extractNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · AsiaticosideWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolPropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMethyl gluceth-20~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Ethoxydiglycol~1.6–2.4%
Betaine~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAllantoin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinOctyldodecanol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.85–1.25%
Asiaticoside~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An 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 AsiaticosideMadecassic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An 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 acidGlycolipids~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Asiatic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An 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 acidPolyglyceryl-4 oleate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 extractSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePalmitoyl tripeptide-8~0.2–0.7%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Isopentyldiol~0.15–0.6%
Carbomer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTromethamine~0.1–0.45%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinC12-13 alketh-9~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium surfactin~0.15–0.5%
Dextran~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranCi 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Methyl gluceth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Betaine, Allantoin, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Glycolipids, Asiatic acid, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, 1,2-hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Hydrogenated lecithin, C12-13 alketh-9, Sodium surfactin, Dextran, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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.
| Dr. Jart+Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ONE THINGCica B5 Serum | AESTURAA-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic | COSRXPure Fit Cica Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 49% | 48% |
| Price | $54.00 | $14.60−$39.40 | $38.00−$16.00 | $14.77−$39.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dr Jart+ - Cicapair™ Intensive Soothing Repair Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-8 0.20% - 0.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.35% - 0.80%, madecassic acid 0.40% - 0.95% and asiaticoside 0.45% - 1.10% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.10% - 1.70%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (dextran 0.05% - 0.20%, allantoin 1.10% - 1.70%, betaine 1.40% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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