Review VT Cica Purifying Mask

VT Cica Purifying Mask is among VT Cosmetics masks selection containing their famous Cicaliao and Cicahyalon ingredients.  This purifying mask from VT Cosmetics is a clay mask that intends to help with pore care. Read on to know what this clay mask from VT Cosmetics has to offer.

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for review purposes. I was not paid to write a review but that does not affect my thoughts on it. Do take note that my experience with this product may not be the same as yours as each skin type is different. Your Milage May Vary (YMMV). I am also not a skin expert, I'm only a skincare enthusiast. Hence, I do not qualify to suggest dermatological advice, please seek a certified medical practioner for further advice if needed.

What is VT Cica Purifying Mask?

VT Cica Purifying Mask is a soothing cica wash-off clay mask. VT Cosmetics claims its mask to be a  creamy mud formula with Charcoal Powder, Centella Asiatica Extract, and 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid.  VT's CICA CLAY is said to take care of skin impurities caused by clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, oily sebum, and flaky dead cell.  The formulation cares for skin smoothly by cleansing sebum without a stripping feeling and offers moistness at the same time.

What VT Cosmetics Claims on Its Cica Purifying Mask

Refer website:

1. To purge pores and remove excess sebum

2. Creamy mud formula

3. Pull out impurities and dead skin cells

4. Minimizes tightness of skin

4. Excellent soothing and hydrating benefits

5. Easily washable clay type formula

6. Spreads a moisture carpet on the skin.

Product Details
Purchase: 

Local: vtcosmetics.os

Global: stylekorean.com
Price: 170MYR | 30USD (120ml)
Origin: Korea
Skin Concern: Pore Care + Moisturizing
Skin Types: All Skin Types
PAO: 6 Months
Full Ingredients List (INCI): 

Goodie |  Superstar | Blocky | Icky

Water, Glycerin, Kaolin (CI 77004), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polysorbate 80, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Aluminum Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Myristic Acid, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Charcoal Powder, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid

(INCI has changed, please refer to IG image below for INCI on packaging)

How To Use VT Cica Purifying Mask

1. Cleanse face

2. Pat Dry

3. Apply an appropriate layer of mask on the entire face

4. Rinse off after 10-15 minutes

5. Proceed with the next skincare step

My Thoughts on VT Cica Purifying Mask

Before that, do take note that VT Cica Purifying Mask and VT Cica Capsule Mask are 2 different products. You may refer to below:
1) CICA CAPSULE MASK:  Pore care + Soothing
Suitable for skin that has a lot of sebum and needs more care and sedation care
2) CICA PURIFYING MASK:  Pore care + Moisturizing
Suitable for dry and rough skin that requires mild pore care and moisture management

This is my review of VT Cica Purifying Mask
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Ingredients
Looking into the full list of ingredients for VT Cica Purifying Mask its INCI list has seemed to be upgraded, referring to the INCI list's I found on the brand's official selling websites, the INCI on my packaging box shows a slightly different list. I'm unsure if VT Cosmetics has upgraded its formulation because the INCI list on my box seems more promising. Comparing both INCI lists, the ingredients used are still mostly the same, but the big difference is that the list on my box has actives sitting on top of the list instead of the very bottom from the previous one.

Actives to highlight are Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Hyaluronic Acids, and Green Tea. This clay mask also contains Kaolin, Propolis, plant extracts, and mostly skin-identical ingredients. However, it does contain quite a number of comedogenic ingredients and also contains fragrance too.

Packaging
It comes in a green fully covered plastic tub with a screw cap. Labels are mostly in Korean.

Texture
It's indeed a creamy and muddy clay, very soft and smooth. I find the application very easy as it glides smoothly onto the skin. 

Scent-Wise
Scent doesn't seem to be too strong even with added fragrance

Experience

Honestly, I have only managed to try this clay mask once. While application I did feel quite a tingly feel but after a minute or so I didn't feel it anymore. This mask does live to its claim that it does not stretch the skin at all even after it's dried. Washing it off also is very easy, and wiping it off is as quick as ever. So far my experience with this mask does seem pleasing. My skin felt soft and soothed too.

Overall Thoughts
So far I'm liking this purifying mask, but I'm not sure if I will still like it after a few tries. I'll update this post again once I have.

My Rate
Rate: -/5
Repurchase: - 

To Purchase: vtcosmetics.os

Other Products From VT Cosmetics

1. VT Cica Cream
A daily soothing & hydrating cream

2. VT Pro Cica Mask
Moisture + Soothing + Vitality Sheet Mask