innisfree Bija Cica Balm EX 40ml
innisfree's Bija Cica Balm EX is a thick spot-balm, pressed onto rough or flaky patches as the last step of a routine rather than spread across the whole face.
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- drynormalcombination
- Helps with
- rough or flaky patchesa heavier spot balm rather than an all-over creamthe last step over a targeted area
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How it works
Bija Cica Balm EX is a balm, a thicker, more occlusive texture than a lotion or a standard cream. It is meant for targeted use on rough or troubled patches rather than as an all-over daily moisturizer. The heavier base sits on the surface and slows moisture loss from the skin underneath it. Because a little covers a small area completely, it is used as a spot step rather than spread across the whole face. It goes on last, over any other skincare in the same area, since nothing absorbs well once this balm is on top of it.
Key benefits
- What it is: a 40ml balm from innisfree, for the spot care step.
- On the ingredient list: Glycerin, Squalane, Panthenol, confirmed on this product's own manufacturer list rather than assumed from the category.
- Fits into the routine: melts on contact and sits over the area as an occlusive layer.
- Original Korean Formula: the version sold on Korean shelves, not a US reformulation.
Key actives
Glycerinthe workhorse humectant in most Korean formulas, holding water at the skin's surface
Third on this product's own ingredient list of 27 ingredients, the workhorse humectant in most Korean formulas, holding water at the skin's surface.
Squalanea lightweight, sebum-like emollient used for a plump, non-greasy finish
Position 5 of 27 on this product's own ingredient list, a lightweight, sebum-like emollient used for a plump, non-greasy finish.
Panthenola provitamin B5 humectant and soothing agent used across cleansers, toners and creams
Position 8 of 27 on this product's own ingredient list, a provitamin B5 humectant and soothing agent used across cleansers, toners and creams.
Madecassosideanother centella-derived triterpene used for its calming reputation
Position 23 of 27 on this product's own ingredient list, another centella-derived triterpene used for its calming reputation.
Is Bija Cica Balm EX an all-over moisturizer?
No, it is a balm built for spot use on rough or dry patches rather than an everyday all-over cream. Use your regular moisturizer for the rest of the face.
When do I apply it?
Last, after the rest of your routine, directly on the area that needs it. Nothing else absorbs well once this balm is on top. That holds true whichever size or variant of this product you buy, so the same placement in a routine and the same answer apply across the line.
How much should I use?
A small amount on a fingertip is enough to cover a spot; press it in rather than rubbing it across a wider area. That holds true whichever size or variant of this product you buy, so the same placement in a routine and the same answer apply across the line.
Morning or night?
Either, depending on when the dry patch needs attention. Many people reserve it for night since the heavier texture sits under a pillow less noticeably than under makeup. That holds true whichever size or variant of this product you buy, so the same placement in a routine and the same answer apply across the line.
Can I use it daily?
Yes, on the same rough patch until it improves, then scale back to using it only when that area feels dry again. That holds true whichever size or variant of this product you buy, so the same placement in a routine and the same answer apply across the line.
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Orders ship from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days, and arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
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How to use
- Use it as a spot treatment on dry or rough patches, after your regular routine. Take a small amount on a fingertip and press it directly onto the area rather than spreading it across the whole face.
Worth knowing
- Use it on the specific rough patch rather than the whole face, since the texture is thicker than a daily moisturizer.
- Patch test on the inner arm first if this is the first product from the line you have tried.
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Korean-market original
Bija Cica Balm EX 40ml from innisfree: a balm in the Original Korean Formula, not the US-shelf version.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Squalane comes from a lipid that occurs naturally in your skin.
Alok Vij, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Pantothenol is a common ingredient in skin care and hair products I recommend, particularly for people who are prone to dryness.
Taylor Bullock, MDDermatology resident, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic
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