VT Cosmetics Pro Cica Spot Patch vs Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster

VT Cosmetics

Paula's Choice

A spot treatment built around Centella asiatica, for soothing irritation and reducing redness.

A spot treatment built around Azelaic acid and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Spot treatment

8 ingredients

21 ingredients

Brand price

USD 7.20 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 42.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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At a Glance

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Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Azelaic acid1
Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.
Azelaic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Hydrogenated Polydecene

No concerns found

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol

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Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Film Forming
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Fragrance
0 / 0
Poloxamer 407
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation

Water
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
- Azelaic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining

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