PRODUCT REVIEW

VT Cica Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.45%Beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.3%

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Product summary

"VT - Cica Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol 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 np, beeswax, dimethicone, caprylyl glycol and cetyl ethylhexanoate 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.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.25% - 0.45%). 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) - madecassic acid 0.05% - 0.10%, asiatic acid 0.05% - 0.10%, madecassoside 0.10% - 0.20% and asiaticoside 0.10% - 0.20% 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride and centella asiatica extract

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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The product retails for 37.90CA$ in Canada, for 28.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 20.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Cica Cream

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: beeswax, dimethicone.

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

asiatic acid 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

madecassic acid 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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.

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

asiaticoside 0.1% - 0.2%

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

beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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).

asiaticoside 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

propolis extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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

beta-glucan 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.35% - 0.6%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

melia azadirachta leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

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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

butylene glycol 3.9% - 4.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Peg-8 caprylic/capric glycerides, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl olivate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sorbitan olivate, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Beeswax, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Panthenol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Benzophenone-5, Portulaca oleracea extract, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Theobroma cacao extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Dextrin, Centella asiatica extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cinnamomum camphora leaf extract, Beta-glucan, Propolis extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid

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Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +13 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +12 more Other:	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +13 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: betaine camellia sinensis leaf extract +7 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: hyaluronic acid saccharide hydrolysate +2 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +13 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +9 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more
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Potential Irritants	propolis extract Has skin benefit? cinnamomum camphora leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-5 Has skin benefit? +19 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +14 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf water Has skin benefit? +22 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +19 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +51 more

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VT Cica Cream

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Anti-aging

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