VT Cosmetics
Matcha CIca Layer SerumVT Cosmetics
Black Truffle Reedle Shot 100A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 21.60 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 47.04 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Silicone-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
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
Benefits
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.
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tripropylene Glycol, Tuber Melanosporum Extract
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Malt Extract, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
Concerns
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
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propolis Extract, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Octyldodecanol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
Similar Comparisons
Each product against its closest dupes.
- View the comparison
VT Cosmetics
Matcha CIca Layer Serum
VT Cosmetics
PDRN GLOW AMPOULE
- View the comparison
VT Cosmetics
Black Truffle Reedle Shot 100
VT Cosmetics
Collagen reedle shot 100
- View the comparison
VT Cosmetics
Matcha CIca Layer Serum
Biodance
Hydro Cera-nol Serum
- View the comparison
VT Cosmetics
Black Truffle Reedle Shot 100
VT Cosmetics
Pro cica reedle shot 100