PuritoSEOUL

Centella Green Level Recovery Cream

2 Reviews

• hoho321

  Feb 21, 2018 (UTC)
  Combination Skin

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  Pros

  I was lucky enough to win this product through The Hwahae Testers event, and I'm grateful to be using it. As someone with combination dehydrated skin, I really dislike creams that make my skin feel greasy. Thankfully, this product absorbs well without leaving any oiliness, which I love!

  Cons

  I didn't expect dramatic whitening or wrinkle improvement in a short time, but the hydration is lacking. With my combination dehydrated skin, I prefer products that are low in oil but don't cause deep dryness. Unfortunately, this product leaves my skin feeling tight. I've been using it alone for the sake of this review, but now I think I'll have to mix in a drop of oil when I use it.

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• yoomb

  Feb 10, 2018 (UTC)
  Normal Skin

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  Pros

  My sister has four different cica creams due to her blemishes and sensitive skin. As you can see in the photo, she has: 1. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5, 2. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Cream, 3. Uriage Bariéderm Cica-Cream, and 4. Purito Centella Green Level Recovery Cream. She's also tried Avène Cicalfate in the past. 1. Ingredients: I've noticed cica creams generally fall into two categories - those with Centella Asiatica or those with zinc. The Purito Recovery Cream contains Centella extract plus moisturizing ingredients (shea butter, ceramides, hyaluronic acid). It's marketed emphasizing both the Centella and hydration benefits. It's formulated with EWG green level ingredients for gentleness. While it's labeled for anti-wrinkle and brightening, it's worth noting that niacinamide needs to be at least 2% for whitening effects (ideally 5%+), and adenosine at 0.04% for anti-wrinkle claims. Adenosine is often included at the minimum amount due to its high cost. Ingredient-wise, this seems the mildest and best formulated of the five cica creams. However, in my opinion, while gentle ingredients are important, it's more crucial to know which active ingredients your skin responds to best. I'll elaborate on this in the effects section. 2. Texture and Moisturization: Personally, I prioritize moisturizing power when choosing creams or emulsions. I have normal skin that can feel dry depending on the season and humidity. This product has a light texture. You can refer to the comparison photo with other cica creams. The zinc-based ones (La Roche-Posay and Uriage) are slightly thicker, while the Centella-based ones (Dr. Jart+ and Purito) are lighter. Dr. Jart+ feels more like a water cream, while Purito is even lighter, like an emulsion. It absorbs quickly, which means it might not provide enough moisture on its own. Except for summer, it might be difficult to use alone. I'd recommend pairing it with another cream if you need more hydration. 3. Effectiveness: This is crucial for cica creams. It's hard to definitively say if it's good or bad because everyone's skin reacts differently to ingredients. As mentioned, cica creams usually fall into two categories (zinc-based or Centella-based). My sister, who is prone to blemishes and redness, has consistently found zinc-based products more effective. On the other hand, I've had better results with Centella-based products when applied to specific areas. It's important to identify which ingredients work best for your skin when choosing a product. 4. Other points: It has an herbal scent. I like the tube packaging. I'd recommend this if you're looking for a cost-effective, green level, Centella-extract cream.

  Cons

  1. Despite emphasizing hydration, I found it lacking (this may vary by season; currently it's winter with dry weather alerts). 2. The lightweight tube sometimes dispenses more product than intended with a gentle squeeze. 3. I assume no one is expecting significant whitening or anti-wrinkle effects from this product.

  Tip

  I used to make my own cosmetics, study ingredients, and strictly use only natural, green-level products. While avoiding harmful ingredients is good, what's more important is finding ingredients that work for you. For example, among various moisturizing ingredients, hyaluronic acid works best for me, so I always look for it in creams. Ceramide-heavy creams often leave my skin feeling tight. Even if a product is free from harmful ingredients, it might still cause blemishes, or a highly-rated moisturizer might leave you dry. A brightening essence might show no effect. It's crucial to identify which ingredients and formulations are effective for your skin. This applies to the cica creams mentioned above too. Rather than solely focusing on the presence or absence of harmful ingredients, it's more important to choose based on the active ingredients that work for your skin.

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