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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum for sensitive skin

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One of the best serums for sensitive skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Excellent suitability for your normal skin and goals of reducing redness and irritation is provided by the high concentration of Centella Asiatica extracts (Extract, Leaf, Root) and its derivatives, which offer potent anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing effects.
  • Panthenol and Allantoin further support barrier strengthening and soothing, complementing the primary actives for enhanced comfort.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
  • Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 800+ reviews

This serum is widely praised as a lightweight, gentle rescue treatment for sensitive and acne-prone skin, effectively reducing redness and calming irritation without clogging pores. While highly effective for soothing and barrier repair, users with drier skin types often note it requires layering with a richer moisturizer for sufficient hydration.

Highlights

  • Soothing & calming Mostly Mentioned
    • “Calmed my angry red breakouts overnight”
    • “Immediately relieves itchy skin”
    • “Reduced redness significantly.”
  • Gentle & safe Often Mentioned
    • “Never stings my sensitive skin”
    • “Great for damaged skin barrier”
    • “No breakouts or irritation.”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly without residue”
    • “Watery and lightweight”
    • “Perfect for oily skin, not heavy.”
  • Hydrating Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin feeling hydrated and smooth”
    • “Gives a nice healthy glow”
    • “Hydrating but not greasy.”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “Need to layer with moisturizer”
    • “Too light for dry winter skin”
    • “Felt a bit tight after drying.”
  • Small size/price Sometimes Noted
    • “Finished the bottle in 3 weeks”
    • “Wish it came in a bigger size”
    • “Pricey for the small amount.”
  • Initial stickiness Rarely Noted
    • “Slightly sticky at first”
    • “Tacky for a minute then smooth”
    • “Leaves a bit of a film.”
  • Mild results Rarely Noted
    • “Didn't see a dramatic difference”
    • “Just okay, nothing special”
    • “Good maintenance but not a miracle.”

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Questions and answers

What makes COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum one of the best fits for sensitive skin?

COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum is one of the best fits for sensitive skin because its high concentration of centella asiatica extracts and derivatives helps calm redness and irritation. Panthenol and allantoin further strengthen your skin barrier and soothe discomfort, while its gentle formula is unlikely to cause any irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for sensitive skin?

This serum is a great fit for sensitive skin because it is packed with high concentrations of centella asiatica extracts and madecassoside, which help calm redness and irritation. Panthenol and allantoin further support barrier strengthening and soothing to keep your skin comfortable and calm.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for sensitive skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps calm sensitive skin and keeps it comfortable by easing irritation and supporting moisture retention. Using this ingredient helps soothe redness and supports a healthy skin barrier with a very low likelihood of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Butylene Glycol do for sensitive skin?

Butylene glycol helps keep dry skin hydrated and smooth, but it may cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive skin. A product for sensitive skin needs soothing extracts and a very gentle, tested safety profile to avoid redness and discomfort.

Journal of Controlled Release, 2022The Journal of Dermatology, 2014

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This treatment goes in your evening routine, after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. Putting it in the evening keeps things simple and gives you extra safety around sun exposure.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

Yes, you can use this serum with retinol by applying it before your retinol or mixing them to help calm redness and soothe the skin. The soothing ingredients in this formula are very unlikely to cause irritation and help keep sensitive skin comfortable.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

How often should I use this serum?

This serum fits sensitive skin very well and is used in the evening as part of your routine. The soothing ingredients help calm redness and irritation while keeping your skin comfortable.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging for sensitive skin. Its formula features soothing and barrier-supporting components with an excellent safety profile and no harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019

Ingredients

Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Water, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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