Description
What it is
The Cica Mild Foam Cleanser is VT’s everyday face wash from the same centella line as the Cica Cream. It is a creamy paste that whips into a dense foam with a little water, and it is meant to remove sweat, sunscreen residue and daily grime while leaving skin feeling soft. In a Korean double cleanse, it is the second, water-based step after an oil or balm cleanser.
The formula pairs a classic foaming base with centella asiatica and its compounds, propolis, three types of hyaluronic acid and what the brand calls a Greenol complex of six herbal extracts, including lavender, peppermint, chamomile and rosemary. The 300 ml tube lasts a long time, which is one reason it is a popular value pick.
Key ingredients
- Centella asiatica extract and compounds: madecassoside, asiaticoside and related actives to help skin feel calm.
- Propolis extract: a soothing, bee-derived ingredient.
- Sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed and acetylated hyaluronic acid: help skin feel less tight after rinsing.
- Cocamidopropyl betaine and potassium cocoyl glycinate: milder surfactants that support the foaming base.
- Herbal extract blend: lavender, bee balm, peppermint, freesia, chamomile and rosemary.
- Tocopheryl acetate: a form of vitamin E.
Product details
| Brand | VT Cosmetics, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Line | Cica |
| Size | 300 ml |
| Format | Foaming cream cleanser in a tube |
| Main concerns | Daily cleansing, excess oil, skin that feels tight after washing |
| Skin types | Normal, combination, oily |
| When to use | Morning and/or evening; second step of a double cleanse at night |
| Fragrance | Yes (parfum and herbal extracts) |
How to use
- Wet your face with lukewarm water.
- Squeeze a pearl-sized amount into your palm and work it into a lather with a little water.
- Massage over the face in small circles for about 30 seconds.
- Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
Tip: in the evening, use an oil or balm cleanser first to dissolve sunscreen and makeup, then follow with this foam.
Who it suits
It suits normal, combination and oily skin that likes a proper foam, as well as people who want an affordable large-size cleanser. If you are new to double cleansing, our beginner’s Korean skincare routine explains the order. Follow it with the VT Cica Cream for a simple cica routine.
Who should be careful
Like many classic foam cleansers, it uses soap-type ingredients (fatty acids with potassium hydroxide), which can feel drying on very dry or eczema-prone skin. It contains fragrance and several essential-oil-rich extracts, such as lavender and peppermint, that may irritate sensitive skin. Keep it away from the eyes, and note that propolis can affect people allergic to bee products.
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, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, PEG-90, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-7, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-14M, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum.
Notes: contains fragrance (parfum) and lavender extract, a source of linalool. No drying alcohol is listed. Coconut-derived surfactants are present; no nut oils are listed.
Frequently asked questions
Is VT Cica Mild Foam Cleanser good for sensitive skin?
It includes soothing centella and hyaluronic acid, but also fragrance and a soap-based foam, so sensitive skin should patch test and watch for tightness.
Can I use it in the morning?
Yes. Oily and combination skin often use it twice a day; drier skin may prefer water or a gentler gel in the morning.
Does it remove makeup?
It can lift light makeup, but for sunscreen and long-wear makeup a first cleanse with oil or balm works better.
Learn more
Browse more picks in our list of the best Korean skincare products in Canada.
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