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Cica + Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer For Face
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 495.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Dot the gel on clean face & neck Massage gently in an upward motion Use daily for PM routine Follow up with SPF the next day
What's inside
Ingredients List
15 trigger at least one check · 25 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Anhydroxylitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Silanediol Salicylate, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Niacinamide
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Silanediol Salicylate
Acne Fighting2
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution7
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laureth-7
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
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 →Polyacrylamide
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-Propenamide, homopolymer
Learn more about Polyacrylamide →C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient, Solvent
Alkanes, C13-14-iso
Learn more about C13-14 Isoparaffin →Laureth-7
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Laureth-7 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Laureth-7 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Dicaprylyl Ether
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Dioctyl ether
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Ether →Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane →Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone Crosspolymer →
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