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The cream half of Round Lab's Pine Cica system — same Pine Cica Activer complex as the cleanser, in a daily-wear cream rich enough for compromised winter skin without crossing into 'mask' territory. Round Lab now offers three full barrier-repair lines (Dokdo for general hydration, Mugwort for redness, Pine for soothe-and-strengthen), and the Pine Cica Cream sits as the most balanced of the three for skin that's neither chronically dry nor specifically reactive. The pine + centella combo is genuinely calming, not just marketing — the kind of cream you reach for after a long flight or a chemical peel.
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Pine Calming Cica Cream by Round Lab is formulated for sensitive, redness, normal, combination skin. The cream half of Round Lab's Pine Cica system — same Pine Cica Activer complex as the cleanser, in a daily-wear cream rich enough for compromised winter skin without crossing into 'mask' territory. Round Lab now offers three full barrier-repair lines (Dokdo for general hydration, Mugwort for redness, Pine for soothe-and-strengthen), and the Pine Cica Cream sits as the most balanced of the three for skin that's neither chronically dry nor specifically reactive. The pine + centella combo is genuinely calming, not just marketing — the kind of cream you reach for after a long flight or a chemical peel.
The key active ingredients in Pine Calming Cica Cream are Centella Asiatica, Madecassoside, Panthenol. It's known for: the soothing pairs well with active routines (post-retinol, post-AHA) and cushioned texture that absorbs fast without pilling.
Yes, Pine Calming Cica Cream targets sensitivity, redness, dryness. the soothing pairs well with active routines (post-retinol, post-AHA)
Pine Calming Cica Cream retails for around $26, which places it in the budget range for moisturizers. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: may not be occlusive enough for very dry climates; jar packaging is less hygienic than a pump or tube; the pine forest scent from the extract isn't to everyone's taste.
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