Cicapair or Ceramidin? Both these names are the names of the Dr. Jart+ cult skincare series. I barely ever review sheet masks, but I thought it's a good idea to compare Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask and Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask. Centella vs Ceramides - which Dr. Jart+ mask should you try next time? Let's find out!
The history of Dr. Jart+
Dr.Jart+ is a South Korean brand that doesn't need an introduction. Dr.Jart+ is always evolving: new lines, formulas and packaging. For example, Ceramidin looks way different than it used to. There are new series called Peptidin and Teatreetment. Sadly, the second one is available only in South Korea. But the most significant thing is how enormous Dr.Jart+ became. I feel like there's no country where you can't buy Dr. Jart+ products. Dr.Jart+ is quite a young brand. The first products got released in the year 2005. According to the Dr.Jart+ website, the brand is a collaboration between dermatologist Dr. Sung Jae Jung and architect Chin Wook Lee. If you think that dermatology and architecture don't go well together, then you're wrong! If you ever check photos or videos of Dr.Jart+ flagship stores, you'll be surprised how valuable is interior design for marketing purposes. The beauty industry is not just about technology, ingredients, policy (animal testing, supporting campaigns that have meaning for the society, etc.) or transparent marketing. Nowadays, clients look at packaging design, Instagram profiles full of photos and videos, and the one unusual element - interior design.
But back to the Dr.Jart+, the company combined science and art to make advanced skincare products suitable for different skin problems. Cicapair series fits sensitive skin, and the main ingredient of this series is Centella Asiatica. Ceramidin is for dry and sensitive skin. Vital Hydra Solution is a line that you might not know. This line is suitable for dry skin. There's one cleansing line that fit all skin types, and it's called Dermaclear. Peptidin is a collection of two peptide products. We also got a series for acne-prone skin - Teatreement. If you need to brighten your skin, then the V7 line is ideal for you. There are also products like BB Creams - funny enough, Dr.Jart+ BB Cream was the first BB Cream introduced to the American market. In 2015, the news about Estee Lauder investing in Dr.Jart+ got spread all around the internet. Now we can see that Estee Lauder's investment in Dr.Jart+ wasn't as bad as people suspected.
How to apply a sheet mask and how often I should use it?
Before we start to talk about both masks, maybe you want to know about some basics? Since I believe not everyone can be a pro and know what sheet mask is. The sheet mask is usually a cellulose mask soaked in essence. This type of mask is quite common in Asian countries like Japan and Korea, some are sold as single masks, but some brands sell huge packs of 30 masks for each day. We are supposed to use 2-3 masks per week, but there are masks in big packs which you can use daily (they have usually more gentle formulas while masks like Ceramidin and Cicapair masks are stronger to give better effects in the short run). There's no one simple technique on how to apply the mask, but I like to apply the mask on the skin and then start from my nose and make the mask fit my skin the most as it can. The majority of the sheet masks are single-use masks, you can't reuse them. What you can do instead - put the mask on the neck or any dry part of the skin you want to moisture if the mask is still wet. You can also use the rest of the essence (left in the packet) and put it on your skin.
Ceramidin series
Before the Cicapair series took over the market, the Ceramidin series was the "it" series. Ceramidin is a moisturizing series based on an ingredient that naturally occurs in our skins - Ceramide! Ceramide is like cement in the skin. It prevents skin from dehydration. This range contains Ceramidin Eye Cream, Ceramidin Cream, Ceramidin Liquid Moisturizing Toner, Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask and Ceramidin Body Lotion. In Europe, you can find Ceramind Serum and Ceramidin Cream Mist instead of Body Lotion. Still, the Ceramidin line is huge in South Korea - the homeland of Dr.Jart+. So there's a Ceramidin Hand Cream, Ceramidin Body Scrub, Ceramidin Lipair, Ceramidin Oil Balm.
By the way, I'm a huge fan of the Ceramidin body care line, and I secretly dream of Dr. Jart+'s haircare line. Lately, the Ceramidin line in South Korea got updated - the brand decided to focus on Ectoin - an ingredient that is still not very common. My friend, Patrycja from Leszczenko Beauty Clinic wrote an article about Ectoin for Kosmetologia Estetyczna (Aesthetic Cosmetology) - a professional magazine for estheticians. So now, Dr.Jart+ sells Ceramidin Ectoin-Infused Cream. Ceramidin Ultra Moisture Cream is from the same series, but it has a gold design instead of a yellow one. There are new masks from Dr.Jart+ in the Ceramidin series - Cream Infused Masks, but this time I'll share with you my opinion on Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask.
5 Cera Complex
Dr.Jart+ loves to use special ingredients created to make products unique. 5 Cera Complex is a mixture of ingredients to hydrate even super dry skin. This formula contains five ceramides: Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS and Ceramide EOP.
Ectoin
Ectoin is an antioxidant that we barely ever hear about but even my friend - Patrycja from Leszczenko Beauty Clinic made an article about this powerful amino acid. It protects your skin from oxidative stress.
Why Ceramides?
Ceramides are like cement for the skin, they make your lipid barrier stronger and prevent your skin from dehydration. That's why ceramides in your skincare can be helpful.
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask - Packaging
Ceramidin series is easy to find at stores since the main colours of this series is white and yellow. Yellow reminds me of grease and ceramides somehow reminds me of grease and fat. Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask fits the aesthetic. It's easy to open the box. Inside you can find a cellulose mask.
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask - Scent & Texture
It has a delicate, bit citrus scent. The texture is quite thick - it's not a weak mask that is easy to mess up while applying it to your skin. This one has good quality.
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask - Ingredients
Aqua, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cholesterol, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Fructooligosaccharides, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Acacia Macrostachya Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP
Aqua hides in a cosmetic product under names such as Aqua or Eau. It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. If we want to use water in skincare products, we need to make sure this water is clean and free from minerals, any microorganisms or other substances. Usually, water makes up the majority of the content of the product. Glycerin or Glycerol is a humectant. Its origin can be natural or synthetic - depending on the product. It protects TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and naturally occurs in the skin. It's one of the NMFs - natural moisturizing factors. It's practical in haircare. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it just the opposite - it protects your skin from irritation. Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent with moisturizing properties.
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) is an emollient. Dicaprylyl Carbonate is an emollient. It makes your skincare products easy to apply to the skin. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic solvent and preservative - it protects products from microorganisms by boosting other preservatives. At the same time, it can moisturize the skin, and it has no unpleasant effects on your epidermis. Betaine is an amino acid. In skincare products, we use it for its moisturizing properties. Betaine keeps the water balance of the skin. It e wrinkles appear less visible, and it soothes irritated skin. In haircare, betaine doesn't only moisturize the hair. It makes hair soft and shiny. Betaine in cosmetics usually comes from sweet beetroots. It naturally occurs in skin and hair.
Cyclohexasiloxane is silicone, but it's also an emollient. This silicone is a volatile silicone. What does that mean? Previously, when I made a review of AHC Eye Cream some people said some inequitable words about me for promoting a cream with silicones and other ingredients they don't like to use due to problems with apps that help you analyze additives. Been then and I also was one of such people before due to my troubles with food (I can't eat processed food unless I want to feel like I'm dying an entire week). Silicones are the ultimate pick for the skin since they work as occlusives - what they do is protect the skin from dehydration. Volatile silicones are evaporating from the epidermis. They won't get absorbed by the skin, that's why you shouldn't be scared. If you're hypersensitive, then the good news is that the chance of getting allergic reactions to silicones is ultra-tiny! Still, every skin reacts differently. I don't want to force you to use products with silicones - we live in free countries. No one decides for you what you should use. Hydroxyacetophenone reminds me of acetone as an antioxidant, but it is an antioxidant that keeps our products fresh and protects ingredients from oxidation. Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. In the beauty industry, it's an emollient. Many people associate alcohol with something awful for the epidermis, but not every alcohol is nasty. Cetearyl alcohol leaves a moisturizing film on the skin to prevent your skin from transepidermal water loss (TEWL). We use Cetearyl alcohol to create an emulsion.
Behenyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol, but also a good emulsifier and emollient. Hydrogenated Lecithin is lecithin after surgery - it works as an emollient, but it is also used to encapsulate the active substance in liposomes (since they are supposed to help the active substance penetrate the skin deeper). Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a carbomer's distant family. It works as a stabilizer and thickener. Ceramide NP or Ceramide 3 is an ingredient that we want to see in our products. Ceramides naturally occur in human skin, and they have a dominant role. You can find them in the lipid barrier of the skin along with cholesterol and fatty acids. Ceramide is like a cement of the skin. It makes sure that your skin won't get dehydrated. Allantoin is a powerful ingredient in skincare, and I think we have all known it since the early days. My family didn't imagine my childhood without this cream. Allantoin derives from comfrey, and it has soothing properties, but it also speeds up the healing process, which makes it ideal for acne-prone skin and sensitive skin. Tromethamine helps with the pH, to make sure your product has an ideal pH. Cocos Nucifera Oil - my feelings about this ingredient are mixed. Lots of people use Coconut Oil to remove makeup, but for some skin types, Coconut Oil can trigger acne. It's an emollient and it can be great for dry skin or hair. Glyceryl Stearate SE is an ingredient that gives me lots of different feelings. The 'SE' part stands for self-emulsifying. It's a good emollient and emulsifier, but my problem with this substance is the clogging - it's a personal thing, but some solutions with Glyceryl Stearate SE likes to clog my skin. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is one of the most common oils in skincare. This emollient is full in oleic and palmitoleic acid. This oil is great for body care and hair care, every skin type should enjoy it. Cholesterol is an ingredient that we associate with health. We talk a lot about good and bad cholesterol, but do you know that cholesterol has a vast meaning for your skin? It's a lipid that you can find in the skin barrier. It makes the skin barrier stronger and prevents your skin from irritation and dehydration. In a product, it's an emollient.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract is a nourishing ingredient. Eclipta Prostrata or False Daisy is a plant used in traditional medicine. Laminaria Japonica Extract or Saccharina japonica is a seaweed extract. This plant is also called Dasima, Haidai, Kombu or Ma-konbu. It's an edible seaweed, but usually, it is used as a soothing, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory ingredient in skincare. Adenosine naturally occurs in the skin. One of the adenosine's roles in our bodies is being a neurotransmitter. In skin care, we use adenosine for its anti-wrinkle properties. Adenosine is an anti-inflammatory ingredient. It can boost collagen production, and at the same time, speed up the healing process. Adenosine can have positive effects on reducing redness. In haircare, adenosine can help with hair loss. Disodium EDTA neutralizes metal ions in the formula to keep products fresh for a longer time. Fructooligosaccharides is an ingredient that I didn't assume it's a thing in skincare. Fructooligosaccharides is moisturizing prebiotics. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract - you probably know Melia Azadirachta as Neem or Chinaberry. It's a flower extract of a plant typical for India, Sri Lanka or Pakistan. Neem comes from Ayurveda, and in this case, it's a pigment. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract aka Holy Basil is a source of eugenol, linalool, rosmarinic acid, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid and more. It's another ingredient used in traditional medicine. In skincare products, Holy Basil has anti-inflammatory effects. Butylene Glycol is a common ingredient in products. It's not only a solvent. We use butylene glycol because it helps with the penetration of active ingredients, protects products from drying and moisturizes skin and hair. This ingredient can prevent hair loss and make your hair stronger.
Ectoin is a product of the fermentation process - it comes from microorganisms, and it's an amino acid with antioxidant properties. Ectoin prevents your skin from oxidative stress created by UV radiation or blue light. It has moisturizing properties. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is an emulsifier. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier, ideal for sensitive skin. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is antibacterial and antiseptic. Beta-glucan is a polysaccharide. It can come from yeast, seaweeds or fungi. It's one of the best moisturizers with soothing properties. It might help with reducing wrinkle visibility on the epidermis. Some sources say it might be an antioxidant. It's good to mix it with niacinamide, retinoids or use it after skincare treatments to heal the skin quicker. Beta-glucan leaves a film on the skin to prevent TEWL and lock the moisture inside the skin. Turmeric in products for acne skin is not a surprise for me, but what does Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract do in other products? Turmeric has wide use in traditional medicine - not only Ayurveda but Chinese Traditional Medicine. It's an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, that's why it works so good on acne. It might help with pigmentation, but if you have post-acne inflammation, then using soothing ingredients and substances that speed up wound healing helps with the redness left after acne. Algae in beauty exist in many different forms. Corallina Officinalis Extract is an antioxidant and colourant. Parfum is a scent composition. It can cause allergic reactions. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a low weight humectant. It's a form of natural moisturizing factor that occurs in our skin - Hyaluronic Acid. The smaller the molecule is, the better it works.
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment has moisturizing properties. Hydrolyzed Acacia Macrostachya Seed Extract is great for dry skin. Maltodextrin is an ingredient that helps with sebum absorption. Tocopherol is an antioxidant known as Vitamin E. It's an oil-soluble vitamin that fights free radicals, makes UVB protection and natural lipid barrier stronger. It's good to mix it with vitamin C for better effects. Oily skin might react with pore-clogging to vitamin E. It is not true that vitamin E works as a preservative or helps with scars. Glyceryl Stearate is an ester of Glycerin and Stearic Acid. It's an emollient and emulsifier, and you can find it in oil in water formulas. It's a superb ingredient, but in some solutions, Glyceryl Stearate is problematic for me since it feels like it clogs my skin, but just because I'm not a fan of it, it doesn't mean your skin won't like it. Every skin is different. Ceramide AP (or Ceramide VI), Ceramide AS and Ceramide NS strengthen your skin barrier. Ceramide EOP protects skin from TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss). It's mostly recommended for dry skin, aging skin or dehydrated and sensitive skin. It creates a protective, occlusive layer on the surface of the skin. Ceramide EOP can help with hair care.
How does Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask work?
I tried this mask while I was having some sinus infection (I still have it but it's better than a week ago) and the first thing I noticed was how much of the essence was in the mask in comparison to the packet - I couldn't find any essence left. The mask has quite a good amount of essence. Application of the mask is easy - you don't have to peel it off of a plastic layer. The application process was very quick and this mask has one thing that I appreciate in masks - the part between lip and nose didn't irritate me. Usually, I cut that part off but in Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask the fit of the mask is ideal for my face. My sinus infection made my nose super painful so before I applied the mask I had to do a "Nivea Creme mask" on my nose - I just put a heavy layer of Nivea Creme and then removed it from my nose. Still, Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask was a bit painful on the nose part since even if it contains many ingredients that my nose needs right now like ceramides or cholesterol, it also contains flower extracts and these can be irritating on broken skin or sensitive skin type. According to the brand, Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask is recommended for dry skin, rough skin and sensitive skin. Each of us has different skin and for some people with sensitive skin this mask can be a great choice, some people will still feel irritation after applying Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask on the skin. It's good to use one sheet mask 2-3 times per week. We are supposed to leave Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask on the skin for 15-20 minutes and use Ceramidin Liquid and Cream after to lock the moisture in. I didn't have them so I locked the moisture with April Skin Artemisia Cream (you can read my review on Kherblog.com). Overall, I was satisfied with this mask, even if it was a bit painful since my nose has some dry patch issues right now, my skin enjoyed this mask. Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask contains coconut oil and it shouldn't work with my combo skin, but somehow this mask works perfectly for me.
Cicapair series
There are differences between the Cicapair series depending on your location. Let's start with the complete range which you can find in South Korea. You shouldn't expect any cleansing products from the Cicapair line since Dr.Jart+ has a separate cleansing line called Dermaclear. Cicapair line contains Toner, Calming Mist, Serum, Cream, Gel Cream, Sheet Mask, a product called Sleepair Ampoule-in Mask, Correcting Treatment in a cream called Recover and Cushion. What's different for the US and Europe? Not all the products are available for these two markets. In the US stores, you can buy Calming Mist, Serum, Cream, Gel Cream and Tiger Grass Correcting Treatment in cream. There's also a liquid version of the treatment called Camo Drops and a night mask. Europe has the same line as the US, but the release of products takes more time. We finally have Calming Mist and Sleepair Ampoule-in Mask available.
Centella RX
One of the solutions used by Dr.Jart+ is the use of Centella Rx. The blend of Centella Asiatica, Houttuynia Cordata, Achillea Millefolium Oil and Ilex Aquifolium should soothe your skin.
Cicabond
Cicabond is a soothing and repairing composition made out of Arabinogalactan (derived from Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract), Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Sulfate.
Jartbiome
The name of the next ingredient is unique. Just mix Dr.Jart+ and Microbiome, and you've got the name of the new Dr.Jart+ patent. Four different fermented ingredients make Jartbiome. This solution should make your skin more powerful.
Why Centella?
The growth of K-beauty in Wester countries gave us many new ingredients and solutions for skin problems. One of them is Centella Asiatica. Gotu Kola, Tiger Grass, Asiatic Pennywort or just Centella. It has many different names, but the purpose is the same. The plant comes from Ayurveda, which is one of the oldest traditional medicine systems. When we think about it, we automatically think about India. Centella is a multi-tool in skincare products, but it's not a new substance. Gotu Kola is used for ages to cure skin conditions such as inflammation, eczema and wounds. It's a source of Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside. It's an anti-inflammatory herb that can help speed up the healing process of your skin. That's why even acne-prone skin likes it.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask - Packaging
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask which I'm showing you is a European version of cult Dr. Jart+ mask. It looks a bit different from the US version of Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Serum Mask. It has some jungle elements that reminds me of tiger and tiger grass. I guess this theme fits this year since 2022 is a year of a tiger (not like I'm a fan of this year, I'm not).
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask - Texture & Scent
The texture is thinner than Ceramidin Mask, it's very thin, almost like a second skin mask with a gentle citrus scent. It has sense since there's Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask
Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Dextrin, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Caramel, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Methyl Lactate, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside
Aqua hides in a cosmetic product under names such as Aqua or Eau. It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. If we want to use water in skincare products, we need to make sure this water is clean and free from minerals, any microorganisms or other substances. Usually, water makes up the majority of the content of the product. Butylene Glycol is a common ingredient in products. It's not only a solvent. We use butylene glycol because it helps with the penetration of active ingredients, protects products from drying and moisturizes skin and hair. This ingredient can prevent hair loss and make your hair stronger. Glycerin or Glycerol is a humectant. Its origin can be natural or synthetic - depending on the product. It protects TEWL (transepidermal water loss) and naturally occurs in the skin. It's one of the NMFs - natural moisturizing factors. It's practical in haircare. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it just the opposite - it protects your skin from irritation. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 - a vitamin soluble in water. It helps with wrinkles, acne, skin texture, enlarged pores and promotes collagen synthesis. Niacinamide makes the skin barrier stronger, and it might be handy in cellulite treatments. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic solvent and preservative - it protects products from microorganisms by boosting other preservatives. At the same time, it can moisturize the skin, and it has no unpleasant effects on your epidermis. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract - you probably know Melia Azadirachta as Neem or Chinaberry. It's a flower extract of a plant typical for India, Sri Lanka or Pakistan. Neem comes from Ayurveda, and in this case, it's a pigment.
Carbomer is a thickener and stabilizer. You can often see it in gel formulas. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a gentle surfactant. Arginine is an amino acid. It helps with protein biosynthesis in adults. According to research from 1964, a lack of arginine might raise your chance to get an HSV infection. Dextrin is an ingredient that we usually associate with moisture. Allantoin is a powerful ingredient in skincare, and I think we have all known it since the early days. My family didn't imagine my childhood without this cream. Allantoin derives from comfrey, and it has soothing properties, but it also speeds up the healing process, which makes it ideal for acne-prone skin and sensitive skin. I like Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate more in skincare than as food since this ingredient is related to your least favourite candy, but a very soothing plant - Licorice! It works as an anti-inflammatory ingredient, but it has a positive meaning for acne-prone skin. In general, Licorice can brighten your skin and help with acne. I wouldn't expect a lot from Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, but I think that adding it to this formula was a great move. Hydroxyethylcellulose is a thickener. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract has antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate works here as an emulsifier. Caramel is a colourant. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative with subtle moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Adenosine naturally occurs in the skin. One of the adenosine's roles in our bodies is being a neurotransmitter. In skin care, we use adenosine for its anti-wrinkle properties. Adenosine is an anti-inflammatory ingredient. It can boost collagen production, and at the same time, speed up the healing process. Adenosine can have positive effects on reducing redness. In haircare, adenosine can help with hair loss. Disodium EDTA neutralizes metal ions in the formula to keep products fresh for a longer time. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a thickener with moisturizing properties. Parfum is a scent composition. It can cause allergic reactions.
Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of a popular Natural Moisturizing Factor - Hyaluronic Acid. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a combination of coconut oil and glycerin. It's a notable emollient, quite common in skincare. It leaves a protective film on the surface of the epidermis to save your cutis from dehydration. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride has a significant role in skin care products - it makes the application process effortless. Some people might experience pore-clogging after using Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, but pore-clogging and skin reactions to ingredients are individual. What works for you might not work for someone else. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is a source of chamazulene. It's a soothing and anti-inflammatory ingredient. Do you want to speed up the healing process? Go with Anthemis Nobilis. At the same time, it's good to be careful with chamomile since some people are allergic to this plant. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil - is an essential oil. It's a phototoxic substance that's why you shouldn't use it if you plan to sunbathe. I would recommend being careful with this substance during the summer. It might have a pleasant scent, but some people are allergic to it, and if you're pregnant - it's good to avoid it. Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil is an essential oil that you might love or hate. It has some relaxing and antibacterial properties, but it can irritate your skin. Methyl Lactate is a scent ingredient. Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide and Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide are supposed to give your skin nice cooling effects without sensitizing the skin.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is lecithin after surgery - it works as an emollient, but it is also used to encapsulate the active substance in liposomes (since they are supposed to help the active substance penetrate the skin deeper). Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate is an emulsifier. Asiatic Acid is an active compound of Centella Asiatica, and it also has powerful healing properties. Asiaticoside has its roots in Centella Asiatica, it's one of the triterpenoid saponins. It supports wound healing. Madecassic Acid is an active compound of Centella Asiatica - a famous K-beauty ingredient. Even if Madecassic Acid is not as popular as Madecassoside, it's still a great healing ingredient. Centella Asiatica Extract is probably the most popular extract in skincare. It comes under a few names - Asiatic pennywort, tiger grass or Gotu kola. Centella Asiatica's roots are in Ayurveda. This extract is successful for a reason - it's a source of triterpene saponins - madecassoside and asiaticoside. Centella Asiatica Extract has anti-inflammatory properties. It speeds up the wound healing process. You can use it to treat acne since it has soothing and antibacterial properties. It boosts fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin or even help with hyaluronic acid synthesis. Centella is recommended for rosacea and cellulitis since it helps with blood microcirculation. In haircare, Centella can help with hair growth. Madecassoside is a bioactive part of Centella Asiatica. It's an antioxidant and can stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis to promote wound healing. It has soothing effects, and it might have anti-aging properties if we combine it with vitamin C.
How does Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask work?
I'm a huge fan of the Cicapair series, I tested Color Correcting Treatment, Serum, Drops and both Cicapair Cream and Gel Cream moisturizers. It's finally time to try Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask. The first thing which I notice after opening the mask is that Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask has a thin mask placed on a plastic layer - it's supposed to make the mask easier to apply. And this feature does its job well since peeling off the mask of the plastic layer is easier than if you would figure out how to open the mask and apply it. The problem is that Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask creates more waste than Ceramidin one with this plastic part. And let's be honest sheet masks are not the most sustainable or eco-friendly skincare solution. This mask is recommended for sensitive and irritated skin and I'm surprised how some Cicapair products work on my skin even if they have ingredients that shouldn't work on sensitive skin. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask didn't irritate my skin. The mask should be left for 10-20 minutes, I had it a bit longer on my skin and the mask was still wet. Moreover, the packet was full of essence/serum which I used on my face and body. I was surprised with Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask formula, the essence does all the job and even if this mask is very thin - it's one of the most moisturizing masks I've ever tried. The US website of Dr. Jart+ recommends using Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30 after the mask, but I would say - go for a regular moisturizer or Cicapair in Cream moisturizer version.
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask vs Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask
Which one should you choose? I enjoyed both masks, but I would say try both and then choose which one works better for you. If you have acne-prone skin I believe Cicapair will be better for you, if you have dry skin or mature skin - Ceramidin mask is better for your skin type.
Where to buy and what's the price of Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask?
I would recommend buying a set of 5 Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Masks at StyleKorean* since you can get them for $9.99 right now. Since in the US Sephora single Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask costs $9.
Where to buy and what's the price of Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask?
A set of 5 Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Masks costs $32.23 on Yesstyle* (you can use my code BETWEENDOTS to get 2-5% off + 10% off on your first order and 15% off with code WARM22). Or get a set of 5 masks for $16.80 at Stylekorean*. Single mask of Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask in the US Sephora costs $9. I guess Stylekorean is the best option in this case.
To sum up, Dr. Jart+ masks are not the cheapest - usually, they cost quite a lot, but they are good masks and I'm sure I'll go back to them in case my skin is dehydrated or irritated. I can't choose if Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask or Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Calming Mask is better, because Ceramidin one has better texture and fit, while Cicapair has better ingredients for my skin. Let me know which one is better for you.
You can find more reviews about Dr.Jart+ on Kherblog.
Are you team Cicapair or Ceramidin? Have you ever tried Dr. Jart+ products before?
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