Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Serum Dupes & Cheaper Alternatives
From 3 Reddit threads · Updated September 30, 2026
Centella cica serum that can calm redness; newer batches smell plasticky. The catch: newer batches reportedly smell like plastic. Here's what Redditors reach for instead.
#1
Best Overall Alternative
Azelaic Acid Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
Anua·Serum
See alternatives10% azelaic acid for redness and breakouts
- Size: 30 ml
The why
One minus
Can sting or burn on a compromised barrier
Good forSensitive Skin, Combination Skin, Oily Skin
The original, at a glance
- Why people love it
- Centella/cica focus for redness-prone skin
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