Cica-Tree Water Jelly Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ — Reddit Reviews
by Tage
Updated September 26, 2026
Water-jelly SPF 50+ with zero white cast; tacky and dewy.
What the community says
A jelly-textured SPF that goes on watery and leaves a glass-skin, tacky finish. People with combo or dry skin keep reaching for it, but oily skin and anyone who hates grip will probably hate the residue.
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Real Reddit threads — 7 mentions across 7 threads
Tage Cica-Tree Water Jelly Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 1 more, summarized.
“Sharing some early impressions of the Tage Cica-Tree Water Jelly Sunscreen.”
Positive
“It has a very dewy, glass skin finish with a lot of tack to it.”
Positive
“It does seem to work well as a primer and makeup blends nicely on top, but the tackiness remains even after foundation + setting spray.”
Positive
“I haven't loved the products I tried from Tage.”
Cautionary
“The Cica Tree Sun Serum and the Sun Fixer.”
Cautionary
“something feels off about them”
Cautionary
“I bought the Tage Water Jelly Sun Serum a few days ago & it’s lightweight,”
Positive
“although texture’s pretty weird, it’s the only sunscreen I’ve tried that didn’t give me whiteheads.”
Positive
“I fan out everything and use sunscreen.”
Positive
“Tage cica-tree water jelly sun serum.”
Positive
“Absolutely zero chance of any white cast on any color or texture of skin.”
Positive
“What are definitive sunscreens that for sure wont give u a white cast”
Positive
“The jelly sun serum and the glow spray are both awesome.”
Mentioned
“I got samples on a YS order a couple months ago and was blown away”
Mentioned
“I have dry/combo skin and have been loving Tage!”
Mentioned
“Tage Cica-Tree Water Jelly Sun Serum”
Mentioned
“Ive seen this recommended and it does look like a clear jell”
Mentioned
“Are you using a purely chemical sunscreen?”
Mentioned
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