I purchased this cream because I had dark acne scars on my chin, and the results have been fantastic. Cicabio Pomade is easily available in Korea, while Cicabio Cream can only be purchased through dermatologists. I excluded the Pomade because it contains mineral oil. I had previously used Cicaplast Balm, but it was extremely oily and moisturizing, providing some soothing effects but no real regenerative benefits. It worked better for my skin than Avène, so I continued using it...
But with Cicabio, I genuinely felt the dark scars on my chin fading! Honestly. (And due to the anti-inflammatory ingredients, it seems to soothe any existing acne as well, not just regenerate scars.)
While the hassle of direct imports or visiting a dermatologist is there, I feel the regenerative effects are far superior to La Roche-Posay's Cicaplast or Avène's Cicalfate, so the extra effort is not a major issue.
The cream's effects are great, but the texture is not ideal...
And while the review below says it has excellent moisturizing properties, I'm not sure if I agree. (It could be because it's currently the middle of winter.) You may feel it's a bit drying if you're only using this cream in the winter.
Also, when you apply it, the cream leaves a very sticky, gummy residue on your hands, almost like chewing gum. If you apply too much on your face, this gummy residue will also be pushed out. I'd recommend just applying a light layer on the scarred areas before makeup.
You absolutely should not rub or massage this cream in. Even if you apply just a slightly thicker layer, the gummy residue will immediately get pushed out. The best way is to gently pat and dab it on. I'd recommend applying a thin layer only on the scarred areas before makeup.
It's a shame that this gem is known only to me.
It's not a perfect cream without any harmful ingredients, but if you're looking for a truly regenerative cream, I highly recommend this one.
