Description
What it is
Before Reedle Shot, VT Cosmetics was best known for its Cica line, and the Cica Cream is the moisturizer at its heart. Cica is the Korean shorthand for centella asiatica, a plant used for skin comfort. This cream combines centella extract with four of its active compounds (asiaticoside, madecassoside, madecassic acid and asiatic acid), plus propolis, panthenol and a ceramide, in a light cream base.
The texture is soft and spreadable, closer to a lotion-cream than a heavy balm, so it works morning and night. The brand presents it for skin that feels stressed, red or reactive, including after sun, wind or harsh products.
Key ingredients
- Centella asiatica extract: the signature cica ingredient, used to help skin feel calm.
- Asiaticoside, madecassoside, madecassic acid, asiatic acid: purified centella compounds that support soothing and skin comfort.
- Propolis extract: a bee-derived ingredient included for nourishing and soothing.
- Panthenol: provitamin B5, which softens and helps reduce tightness.
- Ceramide NP: a barrier lipid that helps limit moisture loss.
- Sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan: hydrating ingredients for a plumper feel.
Product details
| Brand | VT Cosmetics, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Line | Cica |
| Size | 100 ml (a 50 ml size also exists) |
| Format | Cream in a jar |
| Main concerns | Redness, irritation, dryness, weakened barrier |
| Skin types | Normal, combination, dry; stressed skin |
| When to use | Morning and evening, final moisturizing step |
| Fragrance | Yes (fragrance listed) |
How to use
- After cleansing, toner and serum, take a small amount of cream.
- Dot it on the forehead, cheeks and chin.
- Spread evenly and pat gently until absorbed.
- In the morning, follow with sunscreen.
Tip: a slightly thicker layer on red or dry patches overnight can work like a light soothing mask.
Who it suits
It suits combination and normal skin that gets easily stressed, people using spicule boosters or exfoliants who want a calming cream afterwards, and anyone who likes centella products. It makes a natural partner for the VT Cica Mild Foam Cleanser.
Who should be careful
Despite its calming positioning, the cream contains fragrance, alcohol and camphor leaf extract, which can irritate truly sensitive or allergy-prone skin. It also includes benzophenone-5, a UV filter, and propolis, which can trigger reactions in people allergic to bee products. Very sensitive skin may prefer a fragrance-free centella cream.
Patch test first. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm or behind the ear and wait 24 to 48 hours before using it on the face.
Full ingredient list
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.
Notes: contains fragrance (parfum) and alcohol, plus beeswax and propolis. No nut oils are listed. Some retailers publish this list in a different order, so check your box.
Frequently asked questions
Is VT Cica Cream good for acne-prone skin?
Many people with blemish-prone skin use centella creams to feel calmer, but this one contains fragrance and alcohol, so test it on a small area first.
Is it fragrance-free?
No. Parfum is listed in the ingredients.
Can I use it after Reedle Shot?
Yes, a centella cream is a common choice after spicule boosters, as long as your skin tolerates both.
Learn more
Read our guide to Korean skincare for sensitive skin for other calming picks.
Ingredient lists can change between batches and markets. Always check the box you receive. This page is an independent guide; melaxin.ca does not sell products directly.
