VT Cosmetics
Cica Collagen EssenceAn essence built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 20.16 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Centella asiatica (Cica)5
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Vitamin C derivative (stable)3
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Glucose, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Propanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Glyceryl Stearate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 80, Propolis Extract, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Methyl Gluceth-20 (in both products)
Humectant
Niacinamide (in both products)
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
Hydrogenated Lecithin (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Methyl Gluceth-20 (in both products)
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- 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.
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 →Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Learn more about Methyl Gluceth-20 →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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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