VT Cosmetics Cica Spot Patch

VT Cosmetics

Cica Spot Patch

face patch

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
61%
Combination (dry)
61%
Balanced
91%
Combination (oily)
79%
Oily
79%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The VT Cosmetics Spot Patch are Centella Asiatica extract spot patches that help with acne and troubled skin. Absorbing all the waste to allow for quick relieve and recovery. These patches are waterproof and have excellent adhesiveness to protect the skin from external influences.

Key Insights

Risks

2
Microplastic
Sulfate

About Cica Spot Patch

Overview

Cica Spot Patch is a lightweight patch from VT Cosmetics, a brand based in Korea. The ingredient list runs to 5 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. There is very little humectant content, so this is not the step in a routine that adds water to skin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on hydration, barrier support, antioxidant protection and oil control. 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 sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes on affected areas only, after serums. Keep it to the spot itself — treating clear skin buys irritation, not results.

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 recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Things to know

  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)

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

A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration None

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing None

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

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
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Microplastics

    Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2

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

Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Spot treat
  4. Moisturise

This product is the "Spot treat" step.

  • Keep it to the spot itself — treating clear skin buys irritation, not results.

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
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Recorded ingredient risks
Microplastic, Sulfate

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 5 ingredients on the label.

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

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
Roles
Occlusive

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 is a complex, highly-crosslinked polymer prepared by reacting the polymeric reaction product of guanazole, melamine, glyoxal, glyoxylic acid, and 2,2-dimethoxyacetaldehyde with trimethyolpropane/xylylene diisocyanate crosspolymer and Cellulose Gum.

Microplastic
2 Polyisoprene Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene

3 Polyisobutene Occlusive
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene

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.

Sulfated Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate is the product of the sulfation of Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate.

Sulfate
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Palau White Clay Extract is the extract of the clay mined in Ngeruktabel Island in Palau

Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Cica Spot Patch?

POLYURETHANE CROSSPOLYMER-2, POLYISOPRENE, POLYISOBUTENE, SULFATED SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, PALAU WHITE CLAY EXTRACT.

How do I use Cica Spot Patch?

Wash your face thoroughly with cleanser. Stick All Care Recovery Cica-Aid onto the dry skin before proceeding with your skin care routine. After 8-10 hours,the Patch would turn white after it absorbed pus and impurities. When it turns white, peel it off gently. Then replace it with a new one.

What skin types is Cica Spot Patch 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 Cica Spot Patch good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is Cica Spot Patch fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use Cica Spot Patch 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 Cica Spot Patch fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Cica Spot Patch contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Cica Spot Patch silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Cica Spot Patch contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Cica Spot Patch paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Cica Spot Patch?

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 Cica Spot Patch?

Use it in the evening, on affected areas only, after serums.

How many ingredients does Cica Spot Patch have?

It lists 5 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Cica Spot Patch?

VT Cosmetics, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
VT Cosmetics
Country
Korea

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