TONYMOLY Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Soothing Gel 300ml
Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Soothing Gel is a 300 ml Korean-market gel from TONYMOLY, used as the last step of the routine or worn alone on humid days in place of a heavier cream, for skin that wants a calmer feel.
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- Suited to
- Oily skinCombination skinNormal skin
- Helps with
- A lightweight finish in humid climatesSkin that dislikes heavier creamsFitting one more step into an existing routine
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How it works
This is a 300ml gel from TONYMOLY, part of the Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Soothing line, formulated as a leave on or rinse off step, used where the routine calls for a lighter touch. The format is a cooling, water based gel, matched to that placement rather than doubling as an earlier or later step. TONYMOLY is one of Korea's best known mass market beauty brands, a fixture of Olive Young shelves since the mid 2000s and known for playful, character driven packaging alongside a genuinely broad catalogue.
Key benefits
- What it is: a 300ml gel from TONYMOLY, from the Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Soothing line.
- Texture and use: a cooling, water based gel, used as a leave on or rinse off step, used where the routine calls for a lighter touch.
- Original Korean Formula: the version sold on Korean shelves, not a US reformulation.
- Sourced for the Korean market, with the packaging and barcode left intact.
How to use
- Apply it after toner, essence and serum, as the final leave on layer of the routine.
- Take a coin sized amount and press it over the face and neck with flat palms.
- Give it half a minute to set before makeup, which is all a gel texture usually needs.
- Do not use it as the only layer on very dry skin overnight, since a light gel will not hold water that long.
Is this enough for dry skin?
Dry skin may need a richer layer underneath in colder months rather than relying on the gel alone, though it works well on its own for oilier skin types. 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 do I use it?
As the last step of the routine, or on its own on humid days when a heavier cream feels unnecessary. 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.
Does it feel sticky?
It is formulated to absorb quickly rather than sit on the surface, though very humid weather can slow absorption slightly. 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 wear makeup over it?
Yes, let it absorb fully first rather than applying makeup while it still feels wet. 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.
Is it suitable for oily skin?
Yes, the gel texture is a common preference for oily or combination skin that dislikes heavier creams. 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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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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Worth knowing
- Very dry skin may need a richer layer underneath rather than relying on a gel finish alone in winter.
- 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 300ml gel from the Houttuynia Cordata Cica Quick Calming Soothing line, for a light touch step, stocked in the Original Korean Formula.
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 skin care, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Your skin barrier is basically your outer layer of the skin.
Melissa Piliang, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Pretty much every step of a Korean skin care routine is going to have some component of hydration.
Alok Vij, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
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