# molvany Arti-cica Refresh Calming Serum 30ml

The Korean-market serum built around Glycerin, from molvany, sourced for the Korean market and reviewed before it ever reaches this page.

- Brand: molvany
- Product: Arti-cica Refresh Calming Serum 30ml
- Price: $30.00
- Availability: In stock
- Size: 30 ml
- Market: Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- Made in: Republic of Korea
- EAN (barcode): 8809743547672
- Category: Serums & Ampoules

## Key benefits

- Five forms of centella asiatica on one panel, not a single token inclusion
- Niacinamide on the same panel, the formula's active
- Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- 30 ml to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item

## How it works

The panel on this serum names five forms of centella asiatica rather than one: Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside. Centella Asiatica is the plant behind the whole cica category, sold as gotu kola or Madagascar centella. Its extract is the anchor of Korean formulas built for easily reddened skin, and its work is done by four triterpenes: asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. On this panel it sits alongside Niacinamide, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract and Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract. Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.

## How to use

1. Use it as the serum step, AM and PM, after toner and before moisturizer, giving it a moment to settle before the next step.

## Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Trehalose, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid

## FAQ

### Can I use this alongside other actives in my routine?

Yes. Glycerin is the lead active here, and it is formulated to sit alongside the rest of a routine rather than replace it. Introduce any new step on its own for the first week or two before adding it next to another strong active, so it is easy to tell which product is responsible for any change. Once it is settled into the routine, it layers the way any other serum in a Korean routine does.

### How do I know this is authentic and not a US-reformulated version?

Check the box against the listing: an authentic Korean-market SKU carries Korean-primary packaging and an intact Korean-market batch code, not a US-only relabel. molvany's Korean-market formulas are sourced specifically to preserve that, rather than substituted for the US-shelf version some retailers carry under the same name.

### When in a routine should I use this serum?

Use it as the serum step, AM and PM, after toner and before moisturizer. Placing a serum out of order is the most common reason a Korean routine feels like it is not working, so keep this one at its own step rather than doubling it up with a product built for a different stage. Give it a few weeks at that placement before judging the result.

### What does Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract do in this formula?

Centella Asiatica is the plant behind the whole cica category, sold as gotu kola or Madagascar centella. Its extract is the anchor of Korean formulas built for easily reddened skin, and its work is done by four triterpenes: asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. It is named on this product's own ingredient panel.

### What does Niacinamide do in this formula?

Niacinamide supports an even-looking skin tone and works alongside the formula's humectants to keep the surface comfortable. It is one of the most studied actives in Korean formulation for tone evenness and is gentle enough for daily AM and PM use. It sits at its own position on this product's own ingredient list rather than being assumed from the product name.

---

Page: https://korean-pharmacy.com/products/molvany-arti-cica-refresh-calming-serum-30ml