Description
Calming here is understood as a physiological discipline: not a temporary “sense of comfort”, but a purposeful reduction of skin barrier tension, where redness, heat and excessive reactivity are managed by the architecture of lipids and restorative components.
DR. MELAXIN Cicapyrin Calming Cream formula reads like a clearly organized system in which each layer has a task. The main direction is barrier restoration and the soothing of signals related to irritation. Synergy is important here: moisture-attracting components create an environment in which barrier lipids can “settle” more evenly, while calming botanical complexes act not as separate decorative additives but as a tone-setting backdrop for the entire formula. This is a cream that feels more like a considered barrier emulsion than a classic “soothing” type product.
- centella asiatica: soothes visible redness and sensations of discomfort, especially when the skin reacts to environmental stressors
- panthenol: supports recovery processes, helps reduce the feeling of tightness and the “roughness” of dryness
- ceramides: part of the barrier lipids that gives the cream a structural purpose – not only to soften but also to strengthen
- moisture-retaining humectants: create a sense of elasticity and reduce a “coarse” surface texture so that the calming components act more stably
The sensory profile matches the product’s logic. The shade is usually gently milky, without the visual “green” cast characteristic of some centella creams – more an aesthetic of clinical cleanliness. Fragrance is minimal or barely noticeable, without sweet masking; the on-skin feel is soft and gliding, without an excess of silicone “slipperiness”. Texture is of medium thickness: it spreads evenly, allowing creation of a cohesive film that is not sticky, and the finish is calm, satiny, with a light barrier “envelopment”, more reminiscent of a protective veil than an oily sheen.
The packaging generally speaks the same tone as the formula: neat, hygienic, focused on stability and everyday precision. An airtight container protects active ingredients from excessive contact with air, and the dosing helps maintain a consistent amount – important for creams whose value reveals itself through regular, consistent use, not through a spontaneous “I applied it and felt it” effect.
DR. MELAXIN’s direction in this product reads as a patient evolution: the tradition of Korean dermocosmetics, where priority is given to the barrier and tolerance rather than aggressive sensations. The “Cica” idea here is transferred from trendy-ingredient status to a structural principle of the formula – calming becomes not a promise, but the geometry of the composition.
In daily use this is a cream that brings a clear sense of stability: it reduces the skin’s “noise” (redness, tightness, heat) and allows a routine to be predictably comfortable, especially when the skin tends to react more quickly than one would like.
Country of origin: South Korea
Usage
DR. MELAXIN Cicapyrin Calming Cream apply to clean, toner-dampened skin of the face and neck as the final step of your skincare routine: take a small amount, spread evenly and gently pat in until fully absorbed; use morning and evening, in the morning after the cream be sure to apply a protective sunscreen, and if irritation or dryness occurs you may apply a thicker layer as a soothing mask; avoid contact with eyes and on damaged skin, and if redness or discomfort appears discontinue use.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Denatured Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Octadecanol, 1-2-Hexanediol, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Erythritol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xylitol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycereth-25, PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Indian Mulberry Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Indian Mulberry Flower Extract, Cacao Seed Extract, Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Root Extract, Kelp Extract, Elm Root Extract, Violet Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Dextrin, Aloe Vera Flower Extract, Eggplant Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Pansy Extract, True Rose of Jericho Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Holy Basil Leaf Extract, Eucommia Bark Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Coral Tree Extract, Turmeric Root Extract, White Willow Bark Extract, White Willow Leaf Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid
The manufacturer is responsible for the product’s ingredients. Due to possible changes, we always recommend checking the ingredient list directly on the packaging.














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