VT Cosmetics CICA EMULSION
Ingredients and claims, checked

Last checked September 14, 2026
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What is it like at a glance?
What is this product?
- What to expect
- It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
- Key ingredients
- Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside
- When
- Morning and evening
A light lotion made with centella. It leaves a thin moisture layer on the skin. It comes in a 500 ml size.
Who is it for?
Less suited to
- People avoiding fragrance
What's good, and what to watch for?
Good points
- Centella asiatica extract, asiaticoside and madecassoside calm the skin
Watch-outs
- Contains fragrance
- If you get fungal acne: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
How do you use it?
- Where in your routine
- After toner, before cream, as the emulsion step in a morning or evening routine
- Pairs well with
- A richer cream over it on dry skin or in cold weather
What is in it?
The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Tap a name to read about that ingredient.
This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary.
Key ingredientWorth a closer look
- Water
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Carbomer
- Arginine
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Butylene Glycol
- Xanthan Gum
- Panthenol
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Fragrance
- Disodium EDTA
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Beta-Glucan
- Propolis Extract
- Asiaticoside
- Madecassoside
- Madecassic Acid
- Asiatic Acid
- Ceramide NP
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Glycosphingolipids
Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.
What the claims add up to
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · calmer skin
- Don't count on:
- a brighter skin tone
See each claim, checked (12)
Claims, checked
In the morning and evening, after the toner step, take an appropriate amount and gently spread it along the skin texture to absorb. When you need richer moisture depending on your skin condition, apply an additional layer.
backed by evidence#CalmingMoisture #LayeringEmulsion #LargeVolume
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partly backedExperience the 4-OUT System in a 500ml large capacity / Stickiness OUT / Stuffiness OUT / Heaviness OUT / Shine OUT
overstatedNeed clear and rich moisture and calming care? The lightweight, deeply penetrating soothing fluid formula raises the moisture level and helps recharge moisture & hydration lightly and refreshingly without heaviness, delivering clear and transparent skin, a Cica Emulsion.
overstatedPop! Pop! Oil & moisture balance care that awakens vitality / The popping soothing formula lightly balances oil & moisture nutrition upon touching the skin, imparting vitality to dry and dull skin.
overstatedORIGINAL EXCELLENT 01 2022 dermatest-guarantee.com
no supporting source foundVT CICA AMPOULE CICALIAO CICAHYALON INGREDIENTS
no supporting source foundSkin-friendly 4-OUT System
nothing specific to checkK-BEAUTY ICON VT COSMETICS
nothing specific to check
We quote each claim exactly as the brand published it, then check it against the ingredient list and the brand's own documents.
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