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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum for combination skin

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  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best serums for combination skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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

  • Offers excellent soothing and barrier strengthening for your combination skin, as the high concentration of Centella Asiatica extracts calms inflammation and aids repair, directly addressing oily shine.
  • The inclusion of panthenol and sodium hyaluronate further supports hydration and skin comfort without exacerbating oiliness.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .

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 a great fit for combination skin?

COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum is a great fit for combination skin because its high concentration of Centella Asiatica extracts calms inflammation, helps repair the skin barrier, and addresses oily shine. It also includes panthenol and sodium hyaluronate to support moisture and comfort without making your skin feel oily, and it is unlikely to cause irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This serum is a great fit for your combination skin because it features a high concentration of centella asiatica extracts, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate. These key ingredients calm inflammation and strengthen your skin barrier while boosting moisture without making oily areas feel heavy or greasy.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for combination skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture levels while keeping redness and irritation calm. It also supports skin barrier repair to help maintain smooth and healthy skin overall.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Butylene Glycol do for combination skin?

Butylene glycol helps boost the absorption of other ingredients into combination skin while keeping the skin feeling soft. It may also help draw moisture into dry areas, though formulations need the right balance of soothing lipids and water-attracting ingredients to properly care for combination skin.

Journal of Controlled Release, 2022

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

This treatment goes in the evening routine after your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. Using it at night keeps things simple and provides 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 the serum first to help calm and hydrate your skin. This combination is unlikely to cause irritation because the soothing ingredients support your skin comfort while you use active treatments.

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

How often should I use this serum?

This serum is a great fit for your combination skin and is best used in your evening routine. Using it then helps calm inflammation and hydrate your skin without making it oily.

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

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging on combination skin. It features a gentle formula with soothing plant extracts and hydrators that calm inflammation and support moisture without adding extra oiliness.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • Treatment with an asiaticoside-containing cream applied twice daily for 12 weeks significantly improved periorbital wrinkles in 65% of 27 female volunteers compared to a vehicle control cream.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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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