Cica Reedle Shot — Reddit Reviews
by VT
Updated September 25, 2026
Niacinamide-powered texture help; can sting, and barrier-reactive skin may hate it.
What the community says
A niacinamide gel-serum with cica and propolis that people use for pores, texture, and a more moisturized feel. Redditors also say it can be rough on reactive or barrier-stressed skin, with some outright allergic-type reactions.
What this means for you
Backed by 8 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Pores-and-texture chatter, not just hype
- Niacinamide plus cica and propolis
- Leaves skin feeling more moisturized
Watch out for
Product details
Use caution
Concerns
Skin Type
Key Ingredients
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.
Which strength Reddit talks about
Two strengths of VT Cica Reedle Shot come up on Reddit. Here’s where the 11 discussions actually land.
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Real Reddit threads — 16 mentions across 8 threads
VT Cica Reedle Shot on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.
“CICA reedle shot 300.”
Positive
“I’ve seen a definite improvement in my skin texture and it feels more moisturized and less dry.”
Positive
“My skin type normal/combination.”
Positive
“CICA Reedle Shot helped my pores!”
Positive
“VT cosmetics reedle shots. I was shook by the results of just one day usage.”
Positive
“I’m hooked. It’s my holy grail now.”
Positive
“VT Cica Reedle Shot 100.”
Cautionary
“If you want to use tret drop everything else ESPECIALLY THE REEDLE SHOT”
Cautionary
“that reedle shot is probably doing more harm than good rn, drop it and any other actives till your barrier settles.”
Cautionary
“Currently using: VT Cica Reedle Shot 100”
Mentioned
“Skin type: Oily acne-prone”
Mentioned
“Any skincare/lifestyle tips would be appreciated!”
Mentioned
“and cica reedle (VT cosmetics) I use two different ‘strengths’ a few times a week.”
Positive
“and the reedle shot with a light moisturizer”
Cautionary
“- cica reedle shot every few days”
Cautionary
“I stopped the active treatments for now”
Cautionary
