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1025 Dokdo AmpouleVT Cosmetics
Cica Reti-A Essence 0.1An essence built around Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 31.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 20.16 · 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.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sea Water, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Propolis Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →
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