The Face Shop Centella

Dr. Belmeur is THE FACE SHOP's clinical-grade skincare sub-brand, developed in collaboration with dermatologists to address specific skin conditions rather than purely cosmetic concerns. The Advanced Cica line within Dr. Belmeur targets the skin barrier - specifically, the repair and maintenance of compromised, sensitive, or reactive skin. The 'Advanced' designation indicates this is a more concentrated formulation than entry-level centella products.

The combination of centella asiatica with peptides is a deliberate formulation strategy: centella calms inflammation and supports healing, while peptides signal the skin to produce structural proteins that reinforce the barrier. This pairing makes the line appropriate for skin that is persistently reactive rather than only occasionally sensitive.

The Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner (150ml) is the first step in the Dr. Belmeur routine after cleansing. It delivers centella and hydration in a lightweight liquid format that prepares the skin for subsequent steps and begins the calming process immediately after washing. At 150ml it is a standard toner size for daily use.

The Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Emulsion (150ml) is the second leave-on step. An emulsion is a water-oil blend that is lighter than a cream but more occlusive than a serum - it bridges the gap between the toner and the recovery cream. Using the toner followed by the emulsion forms the hydration base before any concentrated treatments are applied.

The Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Peptite Ampoule (50ml) is the most concentrated product in the face care range. Ampoules carry higher active concentrations than toners or emulsions, making them the treatment step in a routine. The Peptide Ampoule pairs centella's calming effect with peptide actives that reinforce the skin barrier at a structural level. Apply it after toner and before emulsion or cream on evenings or days when skin needs intensive repair support.

The 50ml size is standard for an ampoule - these products are used in smaller amounts per application than toners or emulsions, so 50ml provides approximately 2-3 months of daily or alternate-day use.

The Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Recovery Cream (60ml) is the final moisturizing seal in the routine. 'Recovery' in the product name signals that this cream is formulated for skin in a repair state rather than as a simple daily moisturizer. It provides the occlusive seal that locks in the centella and hydration layered beneath it while continuing to deliver calming actives through the skin barrier overnight or during the day.

At 60ml this is a standard facial cream size providing roughly 2-3 months of daily use. For dry or barrier-compromised skin, applying the Recovery Cream as the last step in the routine after all serums and ampoules provides the most complete sealing effect.

The Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Eye Cream (25ml) applies the same cica-peptide formula to the delicate under-eye area. The eye area is thinner and more prone to sensitivity than the face generally, which makes a centella-based eye cream a sensible choice for those who experience puffiness, redness, or dryness around the eyes. Apply before the Recovery Cream as the eye area benefits from the dedicated concentration of a targeted eye product.

At 25ml this is a standard eye cream size. Because eye creams are applied in very small amounts - a pea-sized amount covers both eyes - a single tube provides several months of daily use.

The Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Recovery Hand Cream extends the cica barrier-repair philosophy to hand care. Hands have thinner skin than most body areas and are exposed to washing, friction, and environmental stress multiple times daily. The Recovery Hand Cream provides centella's calming and healing properties in a portable hand cream format, making it suitable for use throughout the day rather than only as part of a nighttime routine.

The Dr. Belmeur Cica Hand Cream is the only non-facial product in the range (excluding the sun cream), and rounds out the line for those who want the same barrier-focused formula for their hands as they use on their face.

The Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Cica Moisturizing Sun Cream (50ml) is the SPF product in the Cica line. It is formulated as a moisturizing sunscreen, meaning it combines daily UV protection with centella hydration in a single morning step. 'UV Derma' positions this sun cream within the clinical Dr. Belmeur approach rather than as a standard cosmetic sunscreen.

For skin that is sensitive or reactive, using a centella-infused sunscreen avoids the irritation that fragrance-forward or alcohol-heavy sunscreens can cause. The 50ml size is standard for a facial sun cream and is approximately 1-2 months of daily full-face use. Apply as the final step in the morning routine after the Cica Toner and Emulsion.

The Dr. Belmeur Intense Face Mask Cica Peptide is a sheet mask that delivers a concentrated dose of centella and peptide actives in a single-use sealed application. 'Intense' distinguishes this from the brand's standard masks - it is positioned as a treatment mask for moments of acute skin stress. Use it after sun exposure, after a procedure, during a breakout recovery period, or whenever skin needs a more concentrated repair input than the daily routine provides.

Sheet masks are typically used in place of the serum and cream steps on mask nights - apply after toner, leave on for 15-20 minutes, then press in remaining essence without rinsing, and follow with eye cream and cream if still needed. The Cica Peptide sheet mask is the most intensive single product in the Dr. Belmeur Cica range.

Morning routine: Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner - Cica Emulsion - UV Derma Cica Moisturizing Sun Cream. Add the Cica Eye Cream before the emulsion. Apply the Recovery Hand Cream as needed throughout the day.

Evening routine: Cica Toner - Peptide Ampoule (or replace ampoule with Cica Peptide sheet mask 2-3x per week) - Cica Emulsion - Cica Recovery Cream. Apply the Cica Eye Cream before the final cream. This full evening stack delivers centella and peptides at multiple concentration levels, from the light toner dose through to the concentrated ampoule and the sealing recovery cream.