Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 15 moreWorks well
“Tested on sensitive skin, Rovectin’s Skin Essentials Cica Care Balm gently heals and hydrates the skin’s deepest layers while reducing the appearance of dark spots and scars.”
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 toneMadecassoside, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Tested on sensitive skin, Rovectin’s Skin Essentials Cica Care Balm gently heals and hydrates the skin’s deepest layers while reducing the appearance of dark 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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside + 2 moreWorks well
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 - camellia sinensis leaf extract, 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 · Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside + 1 moreMay help
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: Jasminum officinale extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extractMedium 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~6.5–7.9%
- 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%
Trehalose~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseVinyl dimethicone~1–1.2%
- 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~0.75–1.1%
- 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 stearateCentella 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 ArginineMadecassoside~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 MadecassosideCalamine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- 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 copolymerSorbityl laurate~0.4–0.65%
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glutamateSynthetic beeswax~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxBehenyl alcohol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCarbomer~0.3–0.55%
- 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 CarbomerCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPyrus malus leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale extract~0.2–0.4%
Glycol stearate se~0.25–0.45%
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~0.3–0.5%
- 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 alcoholStearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- 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 copolymerPrunus amygdalus amara kernel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractXanthan 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, Trehalose, Vinyl dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Arginine, Madecassoside, Calamine, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sorbityl laurate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Synthetic beeswax, Behenyl alcohol, Carbomer, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pyrus malus leaf extract, Jasminum officinale extract, Glycol stearate se, Betaine, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Protease, Disodium edta
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| ROVECTINSkin Essentials Cica Care BalmYOUR PRODUCT | ILLIYOONCeramide Ato Soothing Gel | SkintegraCica-Cera | HEVEBLUESalmon Fruity Centella Body Cream 300g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 48% | 48% |
| Price | — | $17.40 | — | $31.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Colloidal Oatmeal | Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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