Ingredient Layering
Can I Use Centella Asiatica and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Together?
Great Together
Centella Asiatica and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) work great together!
What You Should Know
- •These ingredients complement each other and can be used in the same routine.
- •Apply in order of thinnest to thickest consistency.
- •Both can be used in the same routine step without conflicts.
Recommended Layering Order
Step 1
Centella Asiatica
soothing
Step 2
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
botanical
General rule: apply thinnest/most active ingredients first, thicker/occlusive ingredients last.
soothing
Centella asiatica is the ingredient behind the 'cica' trend in K-beauty, and for once the hype is largely justified. With solid clinical evidence for wound healing, anti-inflammatory activity, and collagen synthesis support, it's one of the best-studied botanical ingredients in dermatology.
botanical
The multitasker that calms, brightens, and basically raised half of Eucerin's Anti-Redness line.
More Layering Combos
What pairs with Centella Asiatica?
What pairs with Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)?
Products Featuring Both Centella Asiatica and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
K-Beauty products that combine both actives in a single formula — simpler than layering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Centella Asiatica and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) together?
Centella Asiatica and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) work great together! They can be layered in the same K-beauty routine.
Should I apply Centella Asiatica before or after Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)?
Apply thinnest/most active first. Based on their categories, apply Centella Asiatica first, then follow with the other.
Are there products with both Centella Asiatica and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)?
Yes — we track 1 K-beauty products that feature both Centella Asiatica and Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) as key ingredients. This can be simpler than layering two separate steps.
Is Centella Asiatica stronger than Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)?
Centella Asiatica has 4/5 clinical evidence; Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has 4/5. They have similar clinical backing.