Cosrx Centella Cream
Centella, often labelled cica, is the calming plant extract behind COSRX's Pure Fit Cica line. This collection gathers the brand's centella creams, including the Pure Fit Cica Cream and its richer Intense version, plus the matching Sika creams and cica cleansers that round out the range. These are the COSRX picks to reach for when skin feels reactive and you want a soothing, plant-led layer. We currently stock 9 items in this group.
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COSRX Centella (Cica) Creams: Picking and Using Them
Centella asiatica, shortened to cica, is the calming plant extract that anchors COSRX's Pure Fit Cica range. This page covers the brand's centella creams we carry, from the standard Pure Fit Cica Cream to the Intense version and the matching Sika creams, along with the cica cleansers that pair with them. The guide explains what cica does, how the creams differ, and how to build a simple soothing routine.
What centella, or cica, does
Centella asiatica is a herb long used in skincare for its calming feel. In a cream it tends to suit skin that runs reactive, tight, or easily flushed. COSRX builds its Pure Fit Cica line around this extract, so the creams aim to comfort rather than exfoliate or brighten. If your skin needs settling more than treating, a cica cream is the kind of product to look at.
Pure Fit Cica Cream versus the Intense version
We carry both the regular Pure Fit Cica Cream and the Pure Fit Cica Cream Intense in 50 ml. The standard cream gives a lighter, everyday level of moisture, while the Intense is the richer choice for skin that needs more comfort or feels especially dry. If you are new to the range, start with the standard cream and move up to Intense only if you want a heavier finish.
Cica and Sika creams in the range
Alongside the Cica creams, the line includes Pure Fit Sika Cream and Sika Cream Intense in 50 ml. They sit in the same soothing family within the Pure Fit range. Choosing between them comes down to texture preference and which one your skin settles with, so it can help to start with one cream and judge how it feels before trying another.
The matching cica cleansers
The collection also holds the Pure Fit Cica Cleanser and the Cica Creamy Foam Cleanser, which comes in 75 ml and 150 ml. Using a gentle cica cleanser before a cica cream keeps the whole routine calm and avoids stripping the skin first. If you like a consistent feel from cleanse to moisturiser, pairing the cleanser with the cream is a tidy way to do it.
How to apply a cica cream
After cleansing and any serums, warm a small amount between your fingers and press it gently over the face. There is no need to rub hard; let it settle. Use it morning, night, or both depending on how your skin feels. On days when skin feels especially tight, focus the cream on the areas that need the most comfort.
Who the cica creams suit
These creams lean toward skin that feels sensitive, dry, or easily irritated and wants a calming layer. The lighter standard cream can work across most skin types, while the Intense versions suit drier skin. If your skin reacts easily, patch test on the inner arm first and introduce one product at a time so you can see what helps.
Keeping the creams in good shape
Close the lids firmly and keep the creams away from direct heat and sun so the texture stays stable. Use clean fingers or a small spatula to scoop from jars and avoid introducing water. Aim to finish an opened cream within a few months. Treated this way, the formula stays comfortable from the first scoop to the last.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does cica mean in the COSRX Pure Fit Cica creams?
Cica is short for centella asiatica, the calming plant extract the line is built around. The creams are made to soothe and comfort reactive or tight-feeling skin rather than to exfoliate or brighten.
What is the difference between the Cica Cream and the Cica Cream Intense?
The standard Pure Fit Cica Cream gives lighter everyday moisture, while the Intense version is richer for dry skin or skin that wants more comfort. Newcomers can start with the standard cream first.
How do the Cica and Sika creams in the range relate?
Both sit in the same soothing Pure Fit family. The choice mostly comes down to texture preference, so it helps to try one cream and see how your skin settles before reaching for another.
Should I pair a cica cleanser with the cica cream?
You can. Using the Pure Fit Cica Cleanser or Creamy Foam Cleanser before the cream keeps the whole routine gentle and avoids stripping skin before you moisturise.
When should I apply the cica cream in my routine?
Apply it after cleansing and any serums, pressing a small amount gently over the face. You can use it morning, night, or both, depending on how your skin feels.
Which skin types do these cica creams suit?
They lean toward sensitive, dry, or easily irritated skin that wants a calming layer. Patch test on the inner arm first if your skin reacts easily, and add one product at a time.