TONYMOLY Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Pad (Refill Pack) 150ml (50ea)
TONYMOLY Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Pad (Refill Pack) 150ml (50ea) carries seven separate centella asiatica forms on its own ingredient panel, including Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid.
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- Suited to
- Normal skinDry skinCombination skin
- Helps with
- The last, sealing step of a routineDaily moisture maintenanceFitting one more step into an existing routine
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Key benefits
- Seven forms of centella asiatica on one panel, not a single token inclusion
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- Allantoin on the same panel, the formula's active
- 50 ea to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item
Key actives
Centella Asiatica 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.
Asiatic Acid
Asiatic Acid is the third of centella's four triterpenes and the aglycone form, meaning it has no attached sugar. It is oil soluble, so it turns up in cica creams and balms more than in watery layers.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Houttuynia Cordata is heartleaf, and it is one of the two or three anchor plants of Korean calming skincare. Its extract carries quercitrin and other flavonoids and is used for the look of redness and blemish-prone skin.
Allantoin
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin.
Hamamelis Virginiana (witch Hazel) Water
Witch hazel distillate, used in place of part of the plain water in a formula. It is much more dilute than the extract, and commercial witch hazel water often carries alcohol.
How to use
- Cleanse first, then take one pad and sweep it over the face while the skin is still damp.
- Press the pad flat on any area that wants a longer soak and leave it for a few minutes.
- Pat the residue in with clean palms rather than rinsing, then follow with your serum and cream.
- Do not scrub with the textured side, since a pad is a delivery method rather than a scrubbing tool.
Is this heavy or lightweight?
It is formulated as a finishing moisturizer step; if your skin runs oily, a thinner layer is usually enough rather than the full recommended amount. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
When should I apply it?
As the last step of the routine, after serum or essence, rather than before lighter products have absorbed. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
Can I use it in the morning and at night?
Yes, most people use the same cream both morning and night, though a lighter layer in the morning under makeup is common. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
Will it feel greasy under makeup?
Give it a few minutes to absorb before applying makeup rather than going straight on top of a fresh application. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
How much should I use?
A pea to almond sized amount covers the face and neck for most people; more does not moisturize any faster. If your skin reacts in a way that feels off, stop use and give your skin a few days to settle before trying it again.
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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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How it works
The panel on this formula names seven forms of centella asiatica rather than one: Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside. 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 Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Allantoin and Hamamelis Virginiana (witch Hazel) Water. Houttuynia Cordata is heartleaf, and it is one of the two or three anchor plants of Korean calming skincare. Its extract carries quercitrin and other flavonoids and is used for the look of redness and blemish-prone skin.
Worth knowing
- Oily or acne-prone skin may prefer a thinner layer rather than the full amount, especially in warmer months.
- Introduce any new product gradually rather than adding several new steps to a routine at once, so any reaction is easy to trace back to the right cause.
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Korean-market original
A 50ea toner pad from the Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming line, for a first leave on step, stocked in the Original Korean Formula.
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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.
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- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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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 Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Its potential for skincare is promoted because of its anti-inflammatory (think blemishes, rashes, eczema) and hydrating properties.
Michele Koo, MDPlastic surgeon, PureWow
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