PETITFEE Clarifying AHA Gel Cleanser 100g
Petitfee Clarifying AHA Gel Cleanser 100g carries three separate centella asiatica forms on its own ingredient panel, including Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside.
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- Suited to
- Normal skinCombination skinOily skinEveryday cleansing routines
- Helps with
- Removing the day's buildupA first or second cleanse stepDaily makeup and sunscreen removalA comfortable, non-stripping cleanse
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Key benefits
- Three forms of centella asiatica on one panel, not a single token inclusion
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- Viola Tricolor Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- 100 g to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item
Key actives
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
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.
Madecassoside
Madecassoside is the centella triterpene most associated with the look of redness, and the one brands lead with in cica products. It is water soluble and stable, so it appears in essences as readily as in creams.
Asiaticoside
Asiaticoside is one of the four active triterpenes isolated from centella and the most studied of them. Korean formulas name it separately when they want to show which fraction of the plant they standardised.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Roselle hibiscus extract, deep red from anthocyanins and naturally acidic. It carries plant acids and is used as an antioxidant extract.
Viola Tricolor Extract
Heartsease extract, the wild pansy. It carries mucilage and flavonoids, so it hydrates and is used for the look of reddened skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Tea Tree Leaf Extract is the water-based extract rather than the essential oil, so it is far milder and much less aromatic. It is used in formulas for blemish-prone skin.
How to use
- Use it by working it into damp skin and rinsing thoroughly, working it into the skin in the position this cleanser occupies in a full routine, and following up with the next step once it has settled.
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.
Where does this fit in a routine?
As a cleanser, this is meant to be used at the point in a layered Korean routine where that step normally sits, applied by working it into damp skin and rinsing thoroughly. Using it out of order will not make it harmful, but it may change how well the following step absorbs. Consistency in where it sits in the routine matters more than the exact minute-by-minute order.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea?
Yes. Petitfee products sold through Korean Pharmacy are sourced as the authentic Korean-market formula, the same version stocked on shelf in Korea, rather than a separate US-facing reformulation many US retailers carry instead. Packaging carries the intact Korean-market barcode and batch code as part of that sourcing. This is the specific gap Petitfee shoppers in the US have been left with since Korean import channels tightened.
How long will one unit last?
How long a cleanser lasts depends entirely on how much is used per application and how often it is applied, so there is no single number that fits every routine. A smaller, daily-use amount will stretch the unit further than a heavier, occasional application. Checking the fill amount against your own usual per-use amount is the most reliable way to estimate it for your own routine.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
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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.
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How it works
The panel on this cleanser names three forms of centella asiatica rather than one: Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, 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 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract. Roselle hibiscus extract, deep red from anthocyanins and naturally acidic. It carries plant acids and is used as an antioxidant extract.
Worth knowing
- Patch test on a small area before full-face use if you have known sensitivities.
- Discontinue use if irritation, redness, or discomfort develops.
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Korean-market original
Petitfee Clarifying AHA Gel Cleanser 100g: the Original Korean Formula cleanser, sourced for the Korean market.
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.
Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic Small, preliminary studies suggest that madecassoside can dial down inflammatory cellular messengers called cytokines, including those that are typically turned on during an acne flare.
Whitney Bowe, MDDermatologist, Byrdie
1 more professional perspective
I think it's fair to say I've seen lots of patients use tea tree oil for a variety of skin issues. It's a natural remedy that is known to help.
Simon Hodes, MB ChBFamily physician, Cleveland Clinic
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