Works for
0 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“High-functioning emergency treatment for your skin helps to heal wounds and soothes irritations Creates a protective film and strengthens skin barrier to protect wound Heals acne marks/scars and blemishes”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“High-functioning emergency treatment for your skin helps to heal wounds and soothes irritations Creates a protective film and strengthens skin barrier to protect wound Heals acne marks/scars and blemishes”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · AsiaticosideStrong evidence
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).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Asiatic acid, Glycerin + 7 moreGood evidence
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · AsiaticosideModerate evidence
This product contains asiaticoside. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~6–8.9%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlyceryl stearate se~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCyclopentasiloxane~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneAsiaticoside~0.5–1.15%
- 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~0.45–1%
- 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 acidMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Asiatic acid~0.15–0.5%
- 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 acidTriethanolamine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.05–0.25%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Methylparaben, Asiatic acid, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Parfum
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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.
| NAKEUP FACECentella Scar OintmentYOUR PRODUCT | ONE THINGCica B5 Serum | VT CosmeticsVT Collagen Reedle Shot 100 | Happy Face™Extreme Relief Cica Moisture Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 68% | 66% |
| Price | $16.85 | $14.60−$2.25 | $12.67−$4.18 | $30.00+$13.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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