Name: MADECASSOSIDE CICA GEL 2X
Brand: A'pieu
Rating: 4.27 (33 reviews)

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MADECASSOSIDE CICA GEL 2X

Hard to Apply

Leaves a Sticky Residue

Rich

Oily

Unsatisfactory Scent

Disrupts Oil-Moisture Balance

Slippery

Doesn't Cause Breakouts

Strengthens Skin

Not Irritating

Soothing

Clears Breakouts

Moisturizing

Bouncy Texture

You can get it cheaply on Coupang. Personally, I find this cica gel isn't very effective for soothing, so I mix in a drop of Nano Recipe's solution when I use it.

Well... In a beauty industry flooded with cica products, this one has a competitive edge in pricing, but its effectiveness isn't particularly outstanding.
I had high hopes because of the "Cica Gel X2" name, but compared to other products...

My skin responds well to madecassoside! As summer approached, I was searching for a gel-type cream and discovered this product.

It's great for sensitive, blemish-prone skin - no irritation and easy to use!

While it's not miraculous for calming skin when used alone, it's a solid choice with good value for money.

마데카소사이드 시카겔 2X

Highly recommended when your skin barrier is compromised. I'm currently using Differin gel, and mixing a small amount with this cream works wonders - they're a perfect match.

A'pieu... why on earth did you reformulate this? The previous version was far superior to the new one. Please bring it back, and not another reformulation - the exact same formula as before. What's more, while it's still on the website, the volume has decreased and the price has increased. I'm back to being a skincare nomad now. There are so many testimonials from people around me. Please, I beg you, bring back the larger size and lower price.

Among all the creams I've tried, this one suits my combination skin the best. First off, it repaired my damaged skin barrier without needing to visit a dermatologist. I started using it based on recommendations from friends, and it's the first time I've stuck with a skincare product for so long. I truly recommend it. Unlike other barrier creams that felt too rich and caused occasional blemishes, this one doesn't. It doesn't leave a strange film on the skin, so there's no pilling either. It absorbs well into the skin.

I found the texture pleasant, and it was effective at calming blemishes. I can't think of any downsides.

Among skincare products for oily skin, some can be drying, but this one isn't. It absorbs well and seems to quickly soothe blemishes.

It's slightly thick, which makes it a bit challenging to spread evenly. However, this wasn't a major inconvenience

This product definitely gives a soothing and calming sensation on the skin

After application, there's a slight rich feeling on the skin. However, compared to other barrier creams, I found it leaves less of an oily residue. On hot days when my skin naturally produces more oil, I occasionally noticed one or two small blemishes the next day.

When I apply it at night and wake up in the morning, I can definitely feel my skin barrier has improved! I love that it spreads evenly on my face without any pilling under other products. It's great to use when you're breaking out or your skin is feeling sensitive. The generous amount means I'll probably be using this forever!

It's so ordinary that after using it once, I feel like trying something else.

It's easy to apply generously, and it seems to have a soothing effect.

It's a gel formula, not a cream. Because of this, it doesn't absorb immediately after application, so be careful and make sure to control the amount you use.

This product is like a first-aid kit for acne breakouts. When my skin was acting up, I applied it and definitely felt the inflammation subside. The redness also calmed down, and people kept asking if I'd switched foundations!

When I apply it before makeup, it always pills or separates on my skin. Being the 2x version, it feels even more viscous, so it's best to use it at night or on makeup-free days.

With its rich texture, applying this before bed leaves my skin feeling firm and supple when I wake up. It also helps with deep dryness! It's been calming my redness too, which is why I've been emptying bottle after bottle for years.

I've been using A'pieu products for 3 years now. Their toner, Madecassoside cream (Cica gel), and ampoule are all I use. For men, I think using just these products can give much better results than most other cosmetics out there.

The price seems relatively high compared to the amount of product you get.

This product seems great for soothing and hydrating the skin. I love how it keeps getting upgraded with each renewal.

There aren't any drawbacks, really. None at all. The price is good, and it's quite versatile. If being versatile is a flaw, then I guess that's its flaw.

The texture is not too heavy and absorbs lightly. It's incredibly gentle and wonderful.

It feels like I'm applying an ointment - it goes on rather thick and heavy. It makes my skin feel a bit suffocated. There's hardly any scent either, so it really feels like I'm putting on medication!

My skin is extremely dry, so if I don't apply this cica gel, my makeup just floats on top! It does take a while to absorb, so I spread it as thinly as possible and dry my hair while waiting for it to sink in.

It's extremely sticky, which makes it difficult to apply. You can think of it as even stickier than Fucidin ointment.

Even with my sensitive skin, I didn't experience any breakouts after applying this. When I had redness from tretinoin, dabbing a bit of this on seemed to help somewhat? (Though it might be my imagination.) I also tried it on minor cuts, and it felt like they healed a bit faster? But the effects aren't dramatically noticeable. After all, it's just a skincare product, not a miracle worker...

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