Cicapair Serum

[ngiacondino]

Recently bought the Dr Jart Cicapair Serum for my dry acne prone skin after reading tons of great reviews. Recently my skin as been worse than ever, and unsure if this is the cause or maybe my skin is purging?? Wondering if anyone had any similar situations with the product. 

[greeneyedgirl107]

@ngiacondino I've tried two items from the Dr. Jart Cicapair line, and both irritated my skin.  I was surprised, b/c like you I had heard rave reviews about it.  Here's the beautypedia review on the serum for more detail (it got 3/5 stars):

Spoiler

Dr. Jart’s Cicapair Tiger Grass Re.Pair Serum has an equal share of pros and cons that make it an iffy choice for all skin types. What’s good about this serum is really good, but the bad stuff is a deal breaker, especially if your goal is to calm irritated skin.

Packaged in a green glass bottle topped with a standard dropper applicator, this serum’s liquid-gel texture is easy to apply and feels lightweight. It sets to a non-sticky, hydrating finish that won’t feel slick even on oily skin (although if you have very oily skin you might not be happy).

Wondering what tiger grass is? It’s one names for the plant Centella asiastica. Skin care products with this ingredient are often referred to as cica products.

Centella asiastica is used in all of Dr. Jart’s Cicapair products, and it’s a very good antioxidant and soothing ingredient, not to mention it’s a rich source of amino acids. Multiple forms of this plant are used here, ensuring your skin reaps the most benefits (but just to be clear, this plant and its derivatives are but one brilliant natural ingredient for skin; Centella asiastica isn’t the best one out there).

Sadly, this serum contains more fragrant oils than any form of tiger grass, and all of the fragrant oils are proven to trigger skin irritation. The mint-like cooling sensation this has is it dries isn’t the product refreshing your skin; rather, it’s your skin telling you it’s being irritated. See More Info for details.

Unfortunately, the problematic ingredients run counter to this product’s claims of soothing skin. Centella asiatica is unquestionably soothing, but you’re losing much of this benefit when the cicapair product you use contains sensitizing fragrant oils. See our list of best serums for soothing, antioxidant-packed options that omit such troublemakers.

PROS:

• Silky, lightweight liquid-gel texture applies easily.
• Sets to a smooth, non-sticky hydrating finish.
• Multiple forms of Centella asiastica provide soothing, antioxidant benefits.

CONS:

• Contains fragrant oils proven to irritate skin.
• Mint-like cooling sensation as this dries is skin telling you it’s being irritated.
• The problematic ingredients run counter to this product’s claims of soothing skin.

[tastelikewater]

@ngiacondino I can't use the Cicapair line because most of the products include lavender and fruit oils that don't agree with my skin. It's a possibility that they're irritating you, too.