Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream Review
Looking for a go-to skin soothing cream for the nights that your skin is looking a little too red? Keep reading for the full Dr Jart Cica Tiger Grass Cream review! It's one of my new favorite finds.
Quick facts:
Formulated without: Parabens, Mineral Oil, Sulfates SLS & SLES
Potential irritants: Lavender oil (very low amount though, under 1%, so should be okay)
Price: $49 USD
Where to purchase: Sephora, Dr.Jart, StyleVana (best pricing, sometimes only $29 on sale!!)
Scent: Light herbal scent, no synthetic fragrance added
Packaging: Twist-off tube packaging, more sanitary than the jar
Main pros: The cream has a light texture that isn't too oily and isn't too thick. Do NOT get the jar one with the SPF. This one is perfect and soothes my red cheeks almost overnight (if I've been using too much acids or just feeling a bit sensitive).
Main cons: It's not moisturizing enough so I have to add a moisturizer on top still. I also wish there was a higher concentration of the main Centella Asiatica ingredient in the product.
Verdict: 9/10, does a really great job at soothing the skin, but going into fall I definitely need something a bit more moisturizing. If you have more normal to oily skin you might really LOVE this!
What does the Dr. Jart Tiger Grass cream do?
Tiger Grass Cica cream is meant to calm redness & soothe irritation caused by daily skin stressors like changes in your environment or the weather. Best for those with thinner skin that is prone to irritation and sensitivity.
I've written a lot about Centella Asiatica on this review here, but essentially this is a medicinal ingredient that has been tested (and used for hundreds of years in asia) for treatment of irritated skin. It's extremely soothing and anti-inflammatory.
Ingredients
We will be breaking down some of the key points below, but you can also read our in-depth guide on how to read skincare ingredient labels to see if the formulation would be right for you.
Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Niacinamide, Vinyl Dimethicone, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diisostearyl Malate, Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Beeswax/Cire d'abeille, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Madecassoside, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ilex Aquifolium (Holly) Leaf Extract, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Achillea Millefolium Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tromethamine, Caramel, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, DNA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Asiaticoside, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Trideceth-10, Panthenol, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract. SEPHORA.com
As you can see above, Centella Asiatica Extract is actually listed as the last ingredient on the list, and likely below the 1% line, which means it doesn't actually make up a lot of the product. I was disappointed to see this since this product had worked well for me, but more about that below!
Is Cicapair cream a moisturizer?
No, I personally think this cream isn't moisturizing enough for my dry - combo skin. I still apply a cream over top for additional moisture. But if you have oily to normal skin this would be enough for you!
Is Cicapair tiger grass good for acne?
It depends on what kind of acne you have, but generally this is more of a skin-soothing product. If you have fungal acne, do not use this. The Cicapair tiger grass cream is good for inflamed/irritated skin or occasional acne as the ingredients help to soothe the skin. You could pair this in rotation with something that fights acne (those products tend to be more harsh on the skin, so this could soothe the skin during the day or the night after).
How to use the Dr. Jart Cica Tiger Grass Cream
- Cleanse your face, pat to dry.
- It is suggested to apply a pea-size amount to skin but I typically require more for areas that have redness or are experiencing sensitivity (a thin layer all over my cheeks and T zone).
- Massage cream into skin.
- Additional moisturizer on top as needed. I typically apply my CeraVe PM lotion (in my recommendations page here) over areas that tend to get dry, on top.
Summing up this Dr. Jart Cica Tiger Grass Cream review
My initial impression was that while this helped reduced my redness and skin irritation SO MUCH, just overnight, it was still not moisturizing enough for my combo skin. I just use my moisturizer over my drier areas though so this isn't a big deal.
It definitely does a great job at soothing the skin - I would definitely recommend trying this out if you're looking for something like this. Just be sure to purchase through StyleVana or another kbeauty retailer since Sephora marks it up a lot (Sephora is $49 USD where as I saw it on StyleVana for $29).
Let me know if you end up trying it in the comments :)!
-Tia
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