Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Contains Calamine and Madecassoside to soothe and calm sensitive skin condition such as acne Removes blemishes on skin while helping to renew skin cells to make the skin looks more supple and clear An active Barrier Repair Complex TM hydrates sensitive skin while strengthening the barrier of the skin”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, betaine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Deeply hydrating, this wonder balm will help soothe skin and reduce the appearance of spots and scars.”
This product contains ingredients (madecassoside) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Contains Calamine and Madecassoside to soothe and calm sensitive skin condition such as acne Removes blemishes on skin while helping to renew skin cells to make the skin looks more supple and clear An active Barrier Repair Complex TM hydrates sensitive skin while strengthening the barrier of the skin”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains centella asiatica extract, madecassoside. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula hybrida oil, Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.5–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePropanediol~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitan stearate~2.3–2.8%
Stearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Vinyl dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateTrehalose~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseCentella asiatica extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.55–0.8%
- 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 lecithinArginine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineLavandula hybrida oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilMadecassoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSorbitan laurate~0.35–0.65%
Calamine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic beeswax~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxPhytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateBehenyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerGlycol stearate se~0.25–0.4%
Betaine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCetearyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 alcoholStearic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerXanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumProtease~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sorbitan stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Vinyl dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Trehalose, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Arginine, Lavandula hybrida oil, Madecassoside, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sorbitan laurate, Calamine, Synthetic beeswax, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Behenyl alcohol, Carbomer, Glycol stearate se, Betaine, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Xanthan gum, Protease, Disodium edta
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| ROVECTINCica Care BalmYOUR PRODUCT | BANOBAGIMilk Thistle Repair Lotion | the Torriden StoreDIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Cream | May Island7 Days Secret 4D Collagen Cream | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $21.84 | $21.42 | $16.80−$5.04 | $19.40−$2.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ROVECTIN - Cica Care Balm" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Arginine, betaine, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer and trehalose in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, vinyl dimethicone, arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.45% - 0.70% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ROVECTIN" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 19.50£ up to 24.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 19.00A$ in Australia, for 26.99CA$ in Canada and from 21.84$ up to 26.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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