Centella Asiatica (Cica)
Centella asiatica — 'cica' — is K-beauty's go-to calming ingredient, prized for soothing redness and reinforcing the skin barrier. It's a staple for sensitive and irritated skin. Here are the best centella products by international reviews.
How we rank: ordered by how international shoppers rate and review each product on Olive Young Global (Korea's largest beauty retailer), combined with ingredient and skin-fit analysis from reviews. Updated 2026-07-23.
What centella does
- Calms redness & irritation — Madecassoside and asiaticoside soothe reactive skin.
- Supports the barrier — Helps repair and strengthen compromised skin.
- Gentle for daily use — Well tolerated, even by sensitive skin types.
Best K-beauty with centella (cica)
Ranked by verified international reviews. Each links to full ingredients, skin-fit analysis, and how to buy it at Olive Young.
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SKIN1004SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 200mL
스킨1004 마다가스카르 센텔라 라이트 클렌징오일 200ml★4.7$22A centella-infused cleansing oil that melts off makeup and sunscreen without leaving my combo skin feeling stripped.
Centella - 2
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numbuzin[Duo Set] numbuzin No. 1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 50mL + 50mL Duo Set
[쿨링진정] 넘버즈인 1번 청초 진정맑은 물막선크림 50ml (SPF50+ PA++++)★4.8$27SPF50+ PA++++ sun essence with niacinamide and centella — the cooling, watery sunscreen I grab when I want zero white cast.
NiacinamideCentellaFragrance-free - 3
LINDSAYLindsay Modeling Mask Cup Pack 28g
[72관왕/1위] 린제이 진정약초 모델링 팩 (컵팩) 28g★4.7$4.5A centella modeling mask I mix up for an at-home spa moment — mostly about soothing, with a side of hydration.
CentellaFragrance-free - 4
SKIN1004SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad
스킨1004 마다가스카르 센텔라 퀵카밍 패드★4.8$22Centella-soaked calming pads I swipe on the moment my skin feels irritated or overheated — quick relief in one step.
CentellaFragrance-free - 5
SKIN1004SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 125mL
스킨1004 마다가스카르 센텔라 앰플 폼 125ml★4.8$15Centella takes the sting out of this cleansing foam, which is exactly why it's my post-makeup go-to for combo skin like mine.
CentellaFragrance-free - 6
SKIN1004SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50mL
[수분 선크림][누적판매1700만개]스킨1004 마다가스카르 센텔라 히알루-시카 워터핏 선세럼 50ml★4.8$22Sunscreen finally feels like skincare with this water-fit serum — niacinamide, centella, and not a trace of chalkiness.
NiacinamideFragrance-free - 7
Purito SeoulPurito Seoul Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented 60ml
퓨리토서울 원더 릴리프 센텔라 세럼 언센티드 60ml★4.8$23Unscented and packed with centella, this serum is what I use to calm my skin down before anything else.
NiacinamidePeptideCentellaFragrance-free - 8
COSNORICOSNORI Long Active Eyelash Serum 9g
[1등속눈썹영양제/포켓몬에디션] 코스노리 아이래쉬 세럼 속눈썹영양제 9g (클리어/블랙)★4.6$22.43Peptides and centella in a tiny 9g tube — this is the lash serum I've stuck with for the long haul.
PeptideCentellaFragrance-free - 9
VTVT Reedle Shot 300 Essence 30mL(+Reedle Shot 300 Pouch 1ml * 3ea)
[흡수부스팅] VT 리들샷 300 에센스 30ml 기획 (+리들샷 300 파우치 1ml*3ea)★4.8$25A niacinamide-centella essence that leans into brightening and bounce more than pure comfort — my pick when I want results, not just calm.
NiacinamideCentellaFragrance-free - 10
VTVT Reedle Shot 300 Essence 50mL
[포켓몬 에디션]VT 리들샷100 에센스 50ml기획 (리들샷300 1ml+PDRN에센스1.5ml+포켓몬아크릴포스트잇)★4.8$44Same niacinamide-centella essence I love, in the bigger 50ml size for when I'm not ready to run out.
NiacinamideCentellaFragrance-free - 11
mixsoonmixsoon Bean Essence 50mL (+Centella Asiatica Essence 20mL)
[올리브영 단독기획] 믹순 콩 에센스 50ml 기획 (+병풀 에센스 20ml)★4.7$35A fermented soy essence I reach for on quiet, no-frills skincare days — just hydration and calm, nothing extra.
Fragrance-free - 12
SKIN1004SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner 210mL
스킨1004 마다가스카르 센텔라 토닝토너 210ml★4.8$19This fragrance-free centella toner is where I send anyone whose skin needs calming first, hydration second.
NiacinamidePHACentellaFragrance-free
Frequently asked questions
- What is cica in skincare?
- 'Cica' is short for Centella asiatica, a plant extract used to calm redness, soothe irritation and support the skin barrier.
- Is centella good for acne?
- Yes — it calms the inflammation that comes with breakouts and supports healing, making it a good partner to active treatments like BHA.