Centella Blemish Cream

Description

CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF WATER (Centella asiatica), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), ZINC OXIDE (Mineral UVB filter, SHORT UVA, LONG UVA, Whitening effect), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), BETAINE (Sugar), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, VIOLA TRICOLOR EXTRACT (Wild thought), ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL (Oil palm vegetable oil (comedogenic)), ELAEIS GUINEENSIS KERNEL OIL (Oil palm vegetable oil (comedogenic)), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT (Centella asiatica), ZINC PCA (Zinc), HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, XANTHAN GUM, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL (Tea tree essential oil), Baical skullcap root extract (Scutellaria baicalensis)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Cosrx Centella Blemish Cream is primarily intended for skin prone to blemishes, inflammatory acne, and redness. The Cosrx brand is known for its minimalist and effective formulas, focused on skin tolerance. My analysis highlights a formulation designed to soothe, repair, and limit bacterial proliferation, while respecting the balance of sensitive skin or skin weakened by acne treatments.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients structure the effectiveness of this treatment:

• Centella Asiatica : A medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and healing properties, it promotes skin barrier repair and reduces residual post-blemish marks.
• Zinc Oxide and Zinc PCA Zinc, in both forms, regulates sebum production, limits bacterial proliferation, and soothes irritation. It is particularly beneficial for oily, acne-prone skin.
• Tea tree essential oil Known for its purifying and antibacterial properties, it targets the bacteria responsible for pimples while limiting local inflammation.

The presence of glycerin and vegetable oils helps maintain hydration, thus avoiding the drying effect often seen with conventional anti-acne treatments.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream locally to blemished areas, preferably in the evening, after cleansing and before moisturizing. It can be used in combination with soothing active ingredients (panthenol, hyaluronic acid), but I avoid combining it with powerful exfoliants (AHA/BHA) or retinol at the same time to limit the risk of irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Cosrx's Centella Blemish Cream stands out for its gentle, multifunctional approach: soothing, repairing, and anti-blemish action. Its creamy, non-greasy texture is well tolerated. The only downside is that the presence of potentially comedogenic vegetable oils may not be suitable for very oily skin. In conclusion, it is a targeted, safe, and effective treatment for acne-prone or reactive skin.