1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the product obtained from the filtered secretion of one or more species of snails
Anti-Aging
NEOGEN
Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream
face cream
NEOGEN
Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream
face cream
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
60%
Combination (dry)
60%
Balanced
90%
Combination (oily)
80%
Oily
80%
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8
Ingredients
4
Benefits
2
Actives
The Neogen Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream contains 88% snail mucin to help soothe and reset the skin surface for a more youthful complexion over time! Formulated to aid in skin regeneration and promote elasticity, the Cica complex contains centella asiatica extract, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, asiatic acid, and madecassoside.
Key Insights
Benefits
4
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing
Active Ingredients
2
Hyaluronic acid
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)
Full Ingredients
8 total
About Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream
Overview
Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream is a lightweight cream from NEOGEN. The formula is built mainly around soothing. The ingredient list runs to 8 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order.
What the formula does
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside and Madecassic Acid.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Madecassoside and Niacinamide.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Several soothing ingredients
- No common irritants flagged in the list
- No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
May suit
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
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Anti-Aging 8 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Soothing 5 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
-
Hydration 1 ingredient
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
Soothing
Anti-Aging
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
Anti-Aging
Soothing
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
Anti-Aging
Soothing
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
Anti-Aging
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
Anti-Aging
Soothing
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
Soothing
Anti-Aging
Pore Minimizer
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
Low
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
Moderate
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
Low
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
Low
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
High
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Active and supporting ingredients
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Active ingredients (2)
- Niacinamide · 1–5%
- Hyaluronic Acid · 1–5%
Supporting ingredients (6)
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Asiaticoside
Madecassic Acid
Asiatic Acid
Madecassoside
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
Contains
-
Animal-derived ingredients
Snail Secretion Filtrate
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
- Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 8 ingredients on the label.
2
Active
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
2
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Soothing
Calms visible redness and irritation
1
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
1
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
1
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the product obtained from the filtered secretion of one or more species of snails
Anti-Aging
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
Soothing
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
- Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
- Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
- Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
- Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
- Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Antioxidant
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
Anti-Aging
Soothing
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
Anti-Aging
Soothing
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
Anti-Aging
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Antioxidant
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
Anti-Aging
Soothing
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Active
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
Soothing
Anti-Aging
Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
- International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
- Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
- Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
- Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
- International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
- Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
- Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
- Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
- International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
- Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
- Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Humectant, Active
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
Anti-Aging
Hydration
5 scientific references
- Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
- Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
- Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
- Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream?
SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATIC ACID, MADECASSOSIDE, NIACINAMIDE, HYALURONIC ACID.
What are the active ingredients in Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream?
NIACINAMIDE, HYALURONIC ACID.
How do I use Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream?
After using essence, dispense an appropriate amount of product and gently press into skin until fully absorbed. Use in the morning and at night.
What skin types is Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream fungal acne safe?
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Can I use Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream?
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
How many ingredients does Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream have?
It lists 8 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Dermalogy Cica Repair Snail Cream?
NEOGEN.
Brand
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