Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Serum for dry skin
Cica 2 Complex
AllantoinHigh
- SuperiorDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for dry skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry skin is provided by glycerin and glycolipids, which offer humectant and emollient actions to combat dryness and flakiness.
- The serum's formulation, featuring Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and its derivatives, effectively calms irritation and strengthens your skin barrier, addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Allantoin and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract to prevent irritation.
How to apply
- Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsMany consider it a holy grail for immediate soothing and hydration. Some users find it to be overpriced for results that are primarily hydrating, and a moderate number report it was ineffective for their specific concerns, with a few experiencing breakouts or a sticky finish.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbed quickly... leaving no sticky residue”
- “Watery consistency that soaks in instantly”
- “Feels like a calming, lightweight embrace”
- “Great for summer and humidity”
Reduces redness Often Mentioned
- “Immediately calmed my skin and evened tone”
- “Redness significantly improved in three weeks”
- “Helps the itchiness from allergic reactions”
- “Noticeably reduced size of stubborn spots”
Soothes sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “Great for sensitive skin that looks hot/blushing”
- “Did not sting or burn my face”
- “Skin barrier felt protected and refreshed”
- “Gentle enough for postpartum skin changes”
Non-comedogenic hydration Sometimes Noted
- “Hydrates without clogging pores”
- “Kept skin comfortable and moisturized”
- “Good hydration boost without being heavy”
- “Replaces heavier lotion in summer”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive for what it is”
- “Small bottle (30ml) runs out fast”
- “Not a repurchase due to price point”
- “Expected more for the marketing hype”
Ineffective for some Sometimes Noted
- “Did not see much difference in skin”
- “Just hydrating, nothing more”
- “Redness soothing was just okay”
- “Did not diminish fine lines or heal breakouts”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Gave me pimples”
- “Caused breakouts after use”
- “Aggravated my skin”
- “Developed a few spots while using”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “Leaves a lot of tackiness”
- “Left skin feeling a bit sticky”
- “Slightly tacky finish”
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Questions and answers
What makes Dr. Jart+ Intensive Soothing Repair Serum a great fit for dry skin?
This serum is a great fit for your dry skin because glycerin and glycolipids help lock in moisture to fight dryness and flakiness. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and allantoin also calm irritation and strengthen your skin barrier while keeping it safe and comfortable.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?
Glycerin and glycolipids make this serum a great fit by drawing in moisture and softening dry, flaky patches. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and its derivatives also help calm irritation and strengthen your skin barrier.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
What does Cica do for dry skin?
Cica helps calm redness, soothe irritation, and keep dry skin moisturized while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is well tolerated by sensitive skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
What does Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract do for dry skin?
Centella asiatica leaf extract helps hydrate dry skin and repair the skin barrier. This ingredient works well to soothe dryness and reduce moisture loss, making skin feel soft and smooth.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This serum goes in your evening routine, applied after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Putting treatments in the evening keeps things simple and provides extra safety around sun exposure.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to help calm and hydrate your skin before layering your retinol. This pairing is unlikely to cause irritation because the gentle formula helps support your skin barrier against dryness.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
How often should I use this serum?
This serum fits well in your evening routine, where you can apply it after cleansing and before moisturizing. While it is gentle enough for daily use, starting every few days helps you see how your dry skin responds.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts on dry skin, as it has a very low likelihood of clogging pores according to user feedback and its gentle formula. It avoids harsh ingredients while using soothing components to keep skin calm and clear.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
An Acmella oleracea extract-loaded glycolipid emulsion serum applied topically demonstrated safety with no ocular irritation or systemic dermal absorption, alongside significant improvements in facial skin hydration, smoothness, and reductions in roughness, scaliness, and wrinkles.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Mannosylerythritol lipids recovered the viability of SDS-damaged human skin cells by over 80% and increased stratum corneum water content while suppressing perspiration in human skin compared with a control.
Journal of Oleo Science, 2012Cosmetic 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, 2016Topical 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, 2008Topical 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, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer 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, 2019Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Betaine, Allantoin, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Glycolipids, Asiatic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-13 Alketh-9, Sodium Surfactin, Dextran, Yellow 5 Ci 19140, Blue 1 Ci 42090
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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