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VT Cica Mild Eye Cream

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.3% - 1.6%Centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "VT - Cica Mild Eye Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate and hydrogenated starch hydrolysate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Vinyl dimethicone, beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate and cetearyl alcohol 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

Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassic acid 0.25% - 0.50%, madecassoside 0.30% - 0.55%, asiatic acid 0.30% - 0.55% and asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.50% 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 formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. 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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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Brand from South Korea VT. Benefits An anti-aging eye cream contains Niacinamide to improve wrinkles and dark circle.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: asiaticoside, madecassoside.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.5%

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

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: madecassoside.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Moisturizing

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: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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

hyaluronic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

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

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

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

madecassic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

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-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).

The following ingredients - camellia japonica flower extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

asiaticoside 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

camellia japonica flower extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

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Potential irritants

camellia japonica flower extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

propolis extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2.3% - 2.8%

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 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.1% - 5%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Beeswax, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Centella asiatica extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Adenosine, Camellia japonica flower extract, Propolis extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus paradisi juice, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Mangifera indica juice, Propanediol, Glycosyl trehalose, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Sodium carbomer, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbitol, Vinyl dimethicone, Sedum sarmentosum extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Hydrolyzed keratin, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Dextrin, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		88%	88%	88%	88%	86%	84%	83%	82%	82%	82%	82%
Key ingredients	niacinamide madecassoside +16 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +11 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-9 +22 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +11 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-9 +22 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +12 more Other: hexapeptide-9 hexapeptide-11 +26 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +9 more Other: retinal retinol +14 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +10 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: bakuchiol acetyl hexapeptide-8 +7 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +7 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +16 more	Common: niacinamide madecassoside +6 more Other: oligopeptide-32 copper tripeptide-1 +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 sh-polypeptide-11 +8 more	Common: madecassoside niacinamide +4 more Other: bakuchiol helianthus annuus seed oil	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +9 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid betaine +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	chrysanthellum indicum extract Has skin benefit? geranium maculatum extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	chrysanthellum indicum extract Has skin benefit? geranium maculatum extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	jasminum officinale flower extract Has skin benefit? cananga odorata flower extract Has skin benefit? +42 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinal Has skin benefit? +30 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +121 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	collagen extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +87 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +78 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

VT Cica Mild Eye Cream

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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