VT Cosmetics
Pro cica reedle shot 100Medicube
Retinol NMN Boosting SerumA serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 36.86 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 26.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
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.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, 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
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Niacinamide
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Propolis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane
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
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil (in both products)
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Water (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
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil (in both products)
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydrogenated Lecithin (in both products)
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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →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 →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 →Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →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 →
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