Centella & Cica

Centella & Cica

Discover the best Korean centella and cica skincare at K-Touch — the ultimate calming ingredient for red, irritated, and reactive skin. Centella asiatica (nicknamed cica, and also called tiger grass) is the soothing powerhouse behind K-beauty's most-loved recovery products. Whether you need a gentle cica cream for a damaged barrier, a centella serum for redness, or a spot treatment for breakouts, you'll find it here — from COSRX, Beplain, celimax, Belif, Aestura, A'pieu, Benton, and more.

New to the ingredient? Read our full guide: Centella & Cica in Skincare: The Complete Guide.

What Are Centella & Cica?

Centella asiatica is a medicinal herb used for centuries to heal and calm skin. In K-beauty, products built around it are called cica. Its power comes from active compounds — madecassoside, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid — that soothe inflammation, support the skin barrier, and encourage repair. On labels you'll see it as Centella Asiatica Extract or specific actives like madecassoside.

Centella & Cica Benefits

  • Calms redness and irritation fast
  • Soothes acne and breakouts without stripping
  • Repairs a damaged skin barrier and over-exfoliation
  • Reduces sensitivity and reactivity
  • Supports post-blemish and post-procedure recovery
  • Gentle enough for daily use on delicate skin

Cica vs. Snail Mucin vs. PDRN

Cica is best for calming redness, irritation, and repairing the barrier. Snail mucin focuses on hydration and fading post-acne marks. PDRN targets firmness and long-term repair. They layer beautifully together — explore our Snail Mucin and PDRN Skincare collections to combine them.

Shop Centella & Cica by Type

Cica serums & ampoules: the COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum, Beplain Cicaful Ampoule, celimax Real Cica Niacinamide Serum, and COSRX Hydrium Centella Aqua Soothing Ampoule. Browse Korean Serums.

Cica creams: the COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream and richer Cica Cream Intense, celimax Real Cica Soothing Cream, Belif Cica Bomb Cream, and lightweight A'pieu Madecassoside Gel Cream. See Korean Moisturizers.

Cica toners: the alcohol-free COSRX Centella Water Toner, Beplain Cicaterol Toner, and Belif Cica Soothing Toner. Explore Korean Toners.

For redness & blemishes: the Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Spot Cream, COSRX Centella Blemish Cream, and Beplain Cicaterol Spot Treatment.

Cica cleansers: the COSRX Pure Fit Cica Creamy Foam Cleanser and A'pieu Madecassoside Cleansing Foam. See Korean Cleansers.

Cica masks & cooling: the Beauty of Joseon Centella Calming Mask, Beplain Cicaful Calming Mask, and Cell Fusion C Post Alpha Cica Cooling Pad. More in Korean Masks.

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How to Use Centella & Cica

Cleanse with a cica cleanser, tone with a centella toner on damp skin, apply a cica serum or ampoule, spot-treat any redness or blemishes, then seal with a cica cream and SPF in the morning. Cica pairs well with niacinamide, panthenol, snail mucin, and hyaluronic acid, and makes an ideal recovery step alongside retinol or exfoliating acids.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does cica do for your skin?
It calms redness and inflammation, soothes irritation, supports the skin barrier, and helps skin recover from breakouts, over-exfoliation, and procedures.

What's the difference between centella and cica?
They're the same thing. "Centella" is the plant; "cica" is the K-beauty nickname for products formulated around it.

What is madecassoside?
A key active compound in centella asiatica, prized for its soothing and barrier-repairing properties.

Is cica good for acne-prone skin?
Yes — it calms the inflammation behind breakouts without clogging pores or stripping the skin.

Can I use cica every day?
Yes, morning and night. It's gentle and layers well with most ingredients.

Is cica good for a damaged skin barrier?
Yes — it's one of the most recommended ingredients for soothing and rebuilding a compromised barrier.

Are these products authentic?
Yes. Every product at K-Touch is 100% authentic, sourced directly from trusted Korean brands.

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