VT Cosmetics
Matcha CIca Layer SerumA serum built around Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 21.60 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 21.60 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Squalane
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Resveratrol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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 →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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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