DR. ALTHEA Cica Relief Sun Essence – Lightweight SPF50+ Sunscreen Essence with Capsules
DR. ALTHEA Cica Relief Sun Essence is a facial sunscreen essence with SPF50+ and PA++++, created for those who find conventional sunscreen creams too heavy or sticky. Its concept is simple: deliver high UV protection in a lightweight, skin-conditioning gel base. At the heart of the “Cica” name is Centella asiatica extract, which supports the formula’s comforting focus, while the product remains first and foremost a daily sunscreen—not a serum to use instead of SPF.
UV Filter Capsules in a Lightweight Greenish Gel
The formula’s distinctive feature is its UV filter capsules, dispersed throughout a hydrating gel that melts lightly into the skin. This gives the essence a different feel from denser creams: it spreads in a thin layer and leaves no white cast. The formula combines modern organic UV filters with skin-care ingredients, so the sun-protection step also provides added hydration and a smoother-feeling finish.
- Broad-spectrum protection: The SPF50+ and PA++++ ratings indicate a high level of protection against UVB and UVA rays, while the formula contains several organic filters.
- Cica and houttuynia: Centella asiatica and Houttuynia cordata extracts were selected to support the formula’s soothing and comfort-enhancing focus.
- Helps maintain hydration: Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and hydroxyethyl urea contribute to a gentler, less drying feel throughout the day.
- More than just UV filters: Niacinamide, adenosine, and chlorella ferment complement the care profile of this sunscreen essence without weighing down its primary function.
At first, Cica Relief Sun Essence feels like a fluid, refreshing greenish gel that spreads easily and blends into the skin fairly quickly. Once absorbed, it leaves a lightweight, non-heavy finish without a white cast; bergamot and lavender oils provide a subtle herbal aroma. It is an interesting choice for anyone who prefers sun protection that feels more like a lightweight essence than a classic sunscreen cream.
Usage
Apply DR. ALTHEA Cica Relief Sun Essence generously to clean, dry skin as the last step of your morning skincare routine, ensuring even coverage across all exposed areas of your face and neck; reapply every two hours, or more frequently if sweating or swimming, to maintain optimal sun protection, and gently pat the product into your skin for better absorption without rubbing.
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hexyl Laurate, Niacinamide, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, 1-2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Ammonium Acryloyl-dimethyltaurate-vp Copolymer, VP Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Methylpropanediol, Polyether-1, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Adenosine, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Guaiazulene, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Lecithin, Chlorella Ferment, Xanthophylls
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