PRODUCT REVIEW

TONYMOLY Master Lab Cica Watery Cream

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.65%Asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

See all ingredients

Buy from Yesstyle $30.60 10% off for new customers!

More options from: $30.60

Add to Compare

Submit an edit

Cheaper alternatives

PYUNKANG YUL - Calming Moisture Nourishing Cream

Price: $7.48

Find out more

xaiel - Above Calm Essence Cream

Price: $18.5

Find out more

Product summary

"TONYMOLY - Master Lab Cica Watery Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate and sodium hyaluronate 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). Ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, prunus armeniaca kernel oil and caprylic/capric triglyceride in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide eop 0.25% - 0.50%, ceramide np 0.25% - 0.50%, ceramide ns 0.25% - 0.50%, ceramide as 0.25% - 0.45% and ceramide np 0.30% - 0.55%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.20% - 0.35%, madecassic acid 0.20% - 0.35%, asiaticoside 0.20% - 0.35% and asiatic acid 0.20% - 0.40% 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butter

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit 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.

Price

The product retails for 30.60$ in the United States.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A moisturizing cream with a watery formula that hydrates and soothes sensitive skin.

Source: Yesstyle

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: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, prunus armeniaca kernel oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, madecassoside

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

madecassoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, 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.

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

madecassoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, 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).

madecassoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

arctium lappa root extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

User reviews (0)

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

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.

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

chamomilla recutita flower extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

arctium lappa root extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.8% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Cetearyl alcohol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Sorbitan stearate, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Glyceryl stearates, Cetearyl glucoside, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Vitex agnus-castus extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide np, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sucrose stearate, Potassium hyaluronate, Ceramide as, Ceramide ns, Ceramide np, Ceramide eop, Asiatic acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Madecassoside, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Tromethamine, Parfum

	TONYMOLY - Master Lab Cica Watery Cream	PYUNKANG YUL - Calming Moisture Nourishing Cream Sponsored	PYUNKANG YUL - Calming Moisture Nourishing Cream	xaiel - Above Calm Essence Cream	NERISH - Soy Ceramide Barrier Cream	celimax - Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream	Rephr - intense hydration cream 1.0	TOSOWOONG - Jeju Mayu Cream	QUICKFX - Ceraboost Enriched Shield Cream	ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Cream	floun - Carrot Blending Intense Cream	Hanskin - Seven Layer Ceramide Cream
Price
WIMJ similarity score		63%	63%	54%	53%	53%	52%	52%	51%	51%	50%	49%
Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +17 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +14 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +5 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +14 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +5 more	Common: madecassic acid ceramide ns +12 more Other: ceramide ap phytosphingosine +6 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide eop +9 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: ceramide as ceramide eop +5 more Other: ceramide ap panthenol +4 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide as +10 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +13 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +12 more Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-1 +13 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +13 more	Common: ceramide as ceramide eop +8 more Other: ceramide ap phytosphingosine +7 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide ns +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +6 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide ns +5 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +20 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	daucus carota sativa root extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +68 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

TONYMOLY Master Lab Cica Watery Cream

Works for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Ingredient callouts

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

US Retailers

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

User reviews (0)

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources