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Hyaluronic Acid Capsule CreamCelimax
The Real Cica Soothing CreamA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 34.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 16.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Panthenol, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Simethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Dimethiconol, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 20, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract →
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