The Ingredient Brief · № 11

Centella Asiatica (Cica)

Centella asiatica, often called cica, is a calming botanical used for redness-prone and barrier-first routines.

Words by Rank.Beauty Editors·Updated April 2026·5 min read

Centella Asiatica (Cica)
Search velocity

Medium-High

Typically found in

Creams, Serums, Masks

Reader curiosity

“Soothing powerhouse. Huge in K-Beauty. Barrier repair searches.”

What it does

Main benefits.

  • 01

    Helps soothe stressed skin

  • 02

    Popular in redness-prone routines

  • 03

    Pairs well with barrier repair products

To consider

Watchouts.

Most people tolerate centella well, but botanical formulas can still include fragrance or essential oils that change the experience.

In the routine

How Centella Asiatica (Cica) fits in.

Centella asiatica, often called cica, is a calming botanical used for redness-prone and barrier-first routines.

Pairs well with
ceramidesectoinhyaluronic acid
Best category fits
Face MoisturizersFace SerumsFace Masks
From the archive

Products with Centella Asiatica (Cica).

№ 02
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream Mask
Face Masks

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream Mask

Dr. Jart+

$144.7★
№ 04
Beauty of Joseon Calming Mask
Face Masks

Beauty of Joseon Calming Mask

Beauty of Joseon

$154.5★
№ 06
Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop
Vitamin C Serums & Products

Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop

Klairs

$244.5★
№ 07
Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner
Toners & Essences

Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner

Isntree

$164.4★
№ 07
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5
Face Moisturizers

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5

La Roche-Posay

$154.5★
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