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Cica Reti-A Essence 0.1

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A beginner-strength vitamin-A (retinoid) essence buffered with VT's cica complex to reduce irritation. A stepping-stone for retinoid newcomers targeting texture and early lines; use sunscreen.

4.51,600 reviews
BEvidence grade
$23.99Best total · duties in
creamTexture · Essence
For: Oily · Dry · Combination · NormalAll tonesAgingTexture
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Skin fit ×45%
Evidence ×35%81
Practicality ×20%50
Ingredient check⚠ 5 caution flags
Fragrance-free Fungal-acne safe No drying alcohol Essential-oil free Pregnancy-cautious free
RetinolThe reference anti-aging active: decades of data on lines, texture and toneCentella (cica)Calms redness and supports barrier repair
Evidence checkGrade B · MFDS ✓
🇰🇷 MFDS-certified functional cosmetic brightening (미백) · anti-wrinkle (주름개선)Filed with Korea's FDA as 「브이티시카레티-에이에센스0.1」 — a regulator-reviewed efficacy claim, not a marketing one.
Grade BSolid transparency and consistent ratings; limited third-party clinical data (seed draft — verify before launch).
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