Name: CICA ALLAN FIRST ESSENCE
Brand: ThePhiEssential
Rating: 4.42 (96 reviews)

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CICA ALLAN FIRST ESSENCE

Oily

Slippery

Causes Breakouts

Disrupts Oil-Moisture Balance

Heavy

Sits on Skin

Causes Allergic Reactions

Moisturizing

Pleasant Scent

Soothing

Effective for Inner Dryness

Hydrating

Subtle Scent

Clears Breakouts

It's also good to use it as a pack by soaking it in cotton in the winter.

There are no troubles, but my skin is a little slippery.
However, it absorbs well.

I trusted Director Hwahae and purchased it, and it is moist and good.
It has good spreadability and absorbs well.

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It doesn't absorb well, leaving a persistent sticky feeling. Also, I didn't see any effect on my blemishes.

It's gentle and non-irritating, making it suitable even for sensitive skin days

Nothing particularly bad, but if I only use the toner, my face feels a bit dry and rough

The hydration power is amazing! After applying, my blemishes almost disappeared!!

None. Usually I get blemishes if ingredients don't agree with me, but I didn't experience any issues.

It has that classic brown bottle vibe from Es** and really enhances your makeup beautifully

If you layer it during winter, it's even more effective at combating dryness!

I've been using multiple bottles and there's nothing I dislike about it. I'm absolutely loving it!

It really helps with dryness! This is my favorite essence that I'm using up bottle after bottle. It seems to work well for my dry skin.

When your skin feels super sensitive, apply it generously as a toner mask for instant soothing relief

The overall balance is so good that I don't have any complaints yet. It's also easy to recycle, which is great!

The centella ingredients are great for soothing, and it works well as both a toner and essence. I've lost count of how many bottles I've used! I initially used the 100% centella toner, but felt it lacked moisture, so I repurchased this one from The Face Shop. It's so hydrating that I only need this and a moisturizer - perfect for when I want a light routine or when I'm dealing with unexpected blemishes and need to simplify my skincare. Highly recommend for combination dehydrated skin!

There's nothing bad to say! I bought it at a discount, but if it were a bit cheaper, I'd feel more comfortable slathering it generously all the way down to my neck.

This is amazing for soothing my skin! For the first time in my life, my skin had completely flipped out. Even after visiting dermatologists and trying various products, nothing seemed to help for months. I was struggling until I desperately started buying and trying different things. This was the only cosmetic that actually made a difference. It's the only skincare product that has truly strengthened my skin. It's a cosmetic I'll never forget and always be grateful for. As always, we can trust Pai products, right?

Works great as a pre-makeup step in your skincare routine.

The scent might be polarizing for some users. If you have oily skin, applying it at night may lead to excessive shine by morning.

The watery texture absorbs well into the skin. It's easy to layer multiple times before makeup, and it creates a great base for cosmetics. This gentle essence is non-irritating, so even those with sensitive skin can use it without experiencing blemishes.

The scent is slightly reminiscent of herbal medicine, which is a bit disappointing. However, it's not overly bothersome

This product eliminates deep dryness and transforms your skin into a hydrated paradise

If you use it for skin packs too, it runs out faster than you might expect. The price can feel a bit steep when there's no discount available.

It applies gently and feels as light as water on the skin. There's a subtle scent, but it has a natural feel to it, which is nice. This is a first essence I'd definitely consider repurchasing.

There's not really anything to complain about, though it might feel a bit heavy during the peak of summer.

This worked wonders for my combination dehydrated skin! It seems to keep dryness at bay even when used on its own.

Even when used as a skin pack, it really locks in hydration
If you apply this for hydration and then seal it with a powerful moisturizer before bed, your skin stays plump until morning without any moisture loss. It reduces skin temperature, significantly improving redness. I noticed a big difference in redness between days when I skipped skincare and days when I used this routine. Try this method - it really evens out your complexion!

Can feel a bit heavy if you layer too much due to its moisturizing effect
Somewhat pricey
Strong centella scent (similar to herbal medicine)

Makes skin smooth and silky
Incredibly gentle with no irritation
Deeply hydrating

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CICA ALLAN FIRST ESSENCE

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