Cica-Hyal Deep Soothing Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Mixsoon
Updated September 26, 2026
Gel-like cica moisturizer for calming redness and thirsty skin; very soothing.
What the community says
A centella-and-hyaluronic-acid cream that Redditors reach for when skin feels irritated, red, or dehydrated. The gel-like texture layers easily, but it may feel too light for people wanting a richer barrier cream.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gel-like texture that layers fast
- Feels really calming on redness
- Niacinamide plus panthenol and ceramide NP
Watch out for
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
- Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
- One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
- Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies
What the studies found
- All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
- In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
- It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
- Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
- One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 3 threads
Mixsoon Cica-Hyal Deep Soothing Cream on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/koreanskincare and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“Mixsoon cica-hyal deep soothing moisturizer (feels really calming)”
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“Addresses redness:”
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“I have some redness product recommendations”
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“or - Mixsoon Cica Deep Soothing Cream (gel-like consistency)”
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“I’m using these right now... Mixsoon Cica Deep Soothing Cream (gel-like consistency)”
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“Mixsoon cica hyal deep soothing cream”
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“This is the core that I use, in order”
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“Turns out I have oily and dry skin, so I bought everything they suggested and the results are better than I could've hope for.”
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