Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask 10ml

100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) · Fragrance-Free (confirmed — no Parfum/Fragrance entry in the declared INCI) · FA-Conditional (see Section 30B — several C16-C18 emulsifiers present) · Halal-Friendly* · Vegan-Friendly* (see Section 26 for the self-assessed footnotes).

If your skin has been feeling tight, flaky, or reactive to products that used to feel fine, that "my skin doesn't recognize itself" feeling is usually a barrier signal, not a sign you need a stronger routine — this product is built to address exactly that state rather than add another active layer on top of it.

Pros: fragrance-free formula reduces one common irritant category; multiple barrier-support ingredients (Panthenol, Allantoin, Ectoin) working alongside the Centella complex; genuinely trial-friendly size to test compatibility before buying the 60ml jar; PM-only means no photosensitivity concerns.

Caveats: 10ml is a small volume that will not last through a full trial period at generous nightly use; brand marketing terms like "forest yeast" don't map cleanly onto a single named INCI entry (see Section 23); several ingredients sit in the C16-C18 emulsifier range that fungal-acne-prone users should patch-test rather than assume are safe.

In Mauritius's heat and humidity, sebum and sweat build up on the skin surface fast — that shiny, slightly grimy feeling by midday is mostly the skin doing its job, not dirt accumulating. Washing more than twice a day strips the acid mantle (the skin's naturally slightly acidic surface film, target pH roughly 4.5-5.5), and a stripped acid mantle triggers compensatory sebum overproduction — the exact oiliness people are usually trying to wash away.

This product does not address over-cleansing directly (it is not a cleanser), but it is the standard nighttime "repair" step for skin caught in that cycle: its Centella, Panthenol, and Ectoin combination is aimed at rebuilding the barrier lipids and surface comfort that over-washing erodes, so the compensatory oiliness has less reason to keep firing.

Bedside-compatible: yes, no sink required. Requires rinsing: no. Requires precise dosage: no, a thin even layer is enough. Applicable with unwashed hands/face: not ideal but not harmful in a pinch — it will simply seal in whatever is already on the skin. Requires wait time: no.

Minimum viable routine: on a genuinely low-energy night, this product qualifies as a single-step routine on its own — apply a thin layer to bare (even unwashed) skin and go to sleep; it is far better than skipping skincare entirely and will not sting on compromised skin the way an active-laden product would.

The gel-cream texture is light rather than thick and balmy, so it does not carry the "too heavy to bother" sensory aversion some richer overnight creams do — if you find any overnight mask too tacky to tolerate on a bad night, a thinner alternative like Laneige Water Sleeping Mask is worth having as a backup, though check current stock before relying on it.

Step 1 (When): PM only, as the final step of your night routine.

Step 2 (How much): A thin layer — roughly a pea-to-grape-size amount for the full face, more if you have a larger face or are also covering the neck.

Step 3 (How): Pat or press gently into skin (do not rub); apply after moisturizer, on slightly damp or dry skin, then go to sleep without wiping it off.

"Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product."

This product has no role in the AM routine — it is not photostable-tested for daytime wear and its texture is designed to sit undisturbed overnight, not under makeup or sun exposure. A typical AM sequence around it would be: (1) rinse or gentle cleanse if oily on waking, (2) hydrating toner/essence layer(s), (3) a Centella-based serum or booster if your skin is still reactive, (4) moisturizer, (5) mandatory SPF50+ PA++++.

AM restriction: Do not apply this Cica Sleeping Mask in the morning as a substitute for moisturizer — it was not formulated or tested for daytime wear under makeup, humidity, or UV exposure.

In Mauritius's humid mornings, humectants like Glycerin and Beta-Glucan in your AM moisturizer draw water from the humid air itself rather than from deeper skin layers — this is part of why a lighter AM texture generally performs better here than a heavy night cream repurposed for daytime.

Full PM sequence: (1) oil cleanser if wearing sunscreen/makeup, (2) water-based cleanser, (3) hydrating toner/essence layer(s), (4) soothing serum if needed, (5) moisturizer, (6) LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask as the final sealing step. Apply it after your regular moisturizer has absorbed, not instead of one, since the mask's job is to seal moisture in rather than deliver the day's primary hydration.

Overnight is when transepidermal water loss is highest relative to daytime (no sebum-refreshing movement, longer uninterrupted contact time), which is the biological rationale for a PM-only sealing step rather than an AM one.

Technique: Pat or press into skin — do not rub — because friction can degrade the gel-cream's film and increase irritation risk on already-reactive skin.

Required skin state: apply after your normal PM moisturizer, on skin that is no longer wet from a toner step but doesn't need to be fully dry either.

Hands vs cotton pad: hands deliver 100% of the product; cotton pads absorb roughly 30-40% of it. Use clean hands for this step, not a pad.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global execution rules: Viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 minutes if going outdoors. Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer, serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump, eye product ½ rice-grain per eye, gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas, occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size max, sunscreen 2-finger rule. Skin state rules: hydrators best on slightly damp skin, retinoids best on fully dry skin, exfoliating acids on dry or lightly damp skin (keep to one lane). Hard cap rule: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers — never increase them.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional) → 2. pH-Prep Toner (optional) → 3. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional, 1-3) → 4. Essence (optional) → 5. Mist (optional) → 6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional) → 7. Antioxidant Lane (choose one) → 8. Pigment Support Lane (choose one, if AM-tolerated) → 9. Hydration Serum Lane → 10. Oil-Control/Sebum Lane (choose one) → 11. Peptides/Repair Lane → 12. Eye Serum/Cream → 13. Moisturizer → 14. Optional Sealing Layer → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → 16. Lip SPF (optional). "In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better."

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar (optional pre-cleanse) → 2. Oil Cleanser/Balm (if SPF/makeup) → 3. Water Cleanser → 4. pH-Prep Toner (optional) → 5. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) → 6. Essence (optional) → 7. Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional) → 8. Anchor active, if any (not this product) → 9. Targeted Serum (optional) → 10. Moisturizer → 11. Sleeping Mask — LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask sits here → 12. Occlusive Seal (optional, skip if already using this mask) → 13. Spot Treatment (as needed) → 14. Lip Sleeping Mask (optional). "Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep 'one lane' per night."

Lane strictness: One-lane rule — Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration steps like this Cica Sleeping Mask can always accompany any lane. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

This is a medium gel-cream on the viscosity ladder — thicker than a serum or essence, thinner than a true balm or thick night cream. It goes after your regular moisturizer, as the final sealing layer, following the general water-phase-to-oil-phase, thin-to-thick layering rule.

Phase compatibility: this is an oil-in-water emulsion (Squalane and several fatty esters emulsified with Glycerin/Butylene Glycol as the water-phase base) rather than a pure water-phase gel or a silicone-heavy formula, which is why it layers cleanly under most moisturizers but should generally be the last product applied.

Prerequisites: none — this is a foundational barrier-support product, not one that requires other actives already in place first. It is a reasonable entry point for someone rebuilding a routine after over-exfoliation or reaction to a stronger active.

Barrier damage/compromised barrier: Panthenol supports ceramide synthesis and skin barrier lipid production; Allantoin has documented skin-soothing and mild wound-healing-support properties; Ectoin is an osmolyte that helps protect cell membranes from dehydration stress.

Redness/reactivity (closer to PIE than PIH): Madecassoside and Asiaticoside (Centella-derived triterpenes) are associated in the published literature with calming inflammatory redness and supporting collagen at the wound-healing level — this addresses visible redness and irritation, not brown post-inflammatory pigmentation (PIH), which would need niacinamide/Vitamin C/arbutin-type actives instead.

What this product cannot do: it cannot resurface texture, treat active acne, fade dark spots, or replace daily SPF — it is a barrier-support and comfort product, not a treatment-grade active serum.

Every pairing below was verified live in the Adilsons catalog with real stock levels at the time of writing (stock changes constantly — check the product page for current availability).

Daytime moisturizer (needed since this mask is PM-only): Primary — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream 75ml (shares the same Centella-forward barrier logic). Alternatives — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Enrich Cream 15ml, SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Enrich Cream 50ml, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream 75ml.

Mandatory daytime SPF: Primary — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml. Alternatives — Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream 50ml, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics 50ml, SKIN1004 Centella Air-Fit Suncream Light 50ml.

Centella booster/toner (for reinforcing the same soothing lane earlier in the routine): Primary — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner 30ml. Alternatives — MIXSOON Centella Asiatica Toner 150ml, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml, Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask 25ml.

Gentle cleanser (to avoid undoing barrier work at the first step of the routine): Primary — Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Gentle Gel Cleanser 150ml. Alternatives — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 125ml, Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser 150ml.

Pilling risk with these pairings: low overall since none of the above rely on heavy silicones, but layering too many gel-creams in one sitting can pill on humid skin — wait roughly 60 seconds between the daytime moisturizer and sunscreen if you notice any balling of product.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which breaks down collagen, increases transepidermal water loss, can trigger inflammatory flare-ups, and generally compromises barrier function — this is a documented physiological pathway, not a wellness platitude. A barrier-focused product like this one is a reasonable part of a stress-skin protocol precisely because it targets the downstream damage (weakened barrier, dehydration, reactivity) that cortisol elevation produces, even though it does nothing to address the stress itself.

Assessment: Water-Permeable (Wudu-Compatible), with a caveat. This is a water-in-oil emulsion gel-cream rather than a heavy occlusive balm or a film-forming peel-off mask, so a thin, correctly-dosed layer should allow water to reach the skin during ablution.

If you apply a thicker-than-recommended layer, or if the product hasn't fully absorbed by the time of prayer, a visible film may reduce water contact — in that case, a light rinse or pat with a damp cloth before wudu is the safer approach.

"Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority."

MYTH: "Sleeping masks are just a marketing gimmick for regular moisturizer with a different name." REALITY: The format genuinely matters here — overnight, without makeup, sun exposure, or sweat to disrupt it, a sealing gel-cream has uninterrupted contact time to do its barrier work, which is different from a daytime moisturizer designed to sit under SPF and makeup.

MYTH: "If a Centella product doesn't sting or tingle, it isn't doing anything." REALITY: Centella-derivative actives like Madecassoside work through anti-inflammatory and barrier-lipid mechanisms, not exfoliation or resurfacing — a well-formulated soothing product is supposed to feel like nothing on the skin, not tingle.

AC environment note: humectant-style ingredients (Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Propanediol) in this formula draw moisture from whatever is nearest — in a long air-conditioned evening with low ambient humidity, they can pull moisture from deeper skin layers instead of the air. Applying this product over, not instead of, a proper night moisturizer helps prevent that.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): PM2.5 particulate increases during this period; since this product is applied at night after exposure has ended and is not tacky enough to attract significant airborne particulate the next day, no specific adjustment is needed beyond your normal evening cleanse.

*Emerging evidence tier means these ingredients have supportive lab or traditional-use data but limited large-scale human clinical trials specific to this exact formulation.

Full INCI list (sourced from INCIDecoder's listing for the "With Centella Asiatica For Moisture Barrier Support" formula, the most detailed publicly documented version of this product; Adilsons has not independently confirmed this exact batch matches this precise formula — see Section 29B):

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Madecassoside, Ectoin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Beta-Glucan, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract.

*Madecassoside, Ectoin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, and the Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract appear below the estimated 1% line, suggesting they are present at trace-to-moderate concentrations rather than headline percentages. This is common for Centella-derivative actives (they are potent at low doses in the published literature), but Adilsons has not independently verified the exact percentage of any of these, so treat the "1% line" placement as an estimate based on standard INCI-ordering convention, not a lab-confirmed figure.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin (both function as mild multi-purpose preservative/conditioning agents in this formula — a common paraben-free preservation approach in current K-beauty formulation).

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no "Parfum," "Fragrance," or named essential oil appears anywhere in the declared INCI list.

Scent: Users generally report no detectable scent or a very faint neutral note; this is consistent with a fragrance-free formula, since any smell would come from the ferment or plant-extract ingredients themselves rather than an added scent.

EU 26 allergen screen: None of the EU's 26 declarable fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, etc.) appear in the declared INCI list.

Alcohol disclosure: Cetearyl Alcohol is present — this is a fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier/thickener, not a drying alcohol, and is generally moisturizing rather than irritating.

Halal status: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan status: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-free status: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. *Brand states cruelty-free (Amorepacific's Declaration of Animal Testing Prohibition, voluntary since 2008), but sells products in Mainland China retail, where post-market animal testing may be legally required. Cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt.

Microplastic status: Contains Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, a synthetic polymer thickener — not classified as a rinse-off microbead microplastic, but it is a synthetic polymer rather than a naturally-derived one, so this is not a "microplastic-free" formula in the strictest reading.

MFDS classification: General Cosmetic. No evidence was found of a Korean Functional Cosmetic (기능성화장품) registration for this product — that designation in Korea is reserved for whitening, wrinkle-improvement, or UV-protection claims backed by additional government-reviewed testing, and this product does not market itself under any of those categories.

Dermatologist-tested / hypoallergenic claims: *Brand claims "Dermatologist Tested" and "Hypoallergenic" but no publicly available study data, sample size, or testing protocol has been disclosed.

Evidence confidence: Medium for the Centella-derivative actives (supported by a reasonable published literature base on Madecassoside/Asiaticoside generally, though not this specific finished formula), *Marketing-Only for the "hypoallergenic" and "dermatologist tested" claims specifically, since no protocol or sample size was found.

Reformulation note: Multiple ingredient listings exist online under the "Cica Sleeping Mask" name — a shorter, older-style formula and a longer, more detailed formula marketed as "With Centella Asiatica For Moisture Barrier Support." The INCI in Section 23 of this description reflects the more detailed, currently-marketed version; Adilsons has not independently confirmed which exact formula variant is inside this specific 10ml trial batch.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. The formula contains several C16-C18 fatty-acid emulsifiers commonly flagged on fungal-acne-safe ingredient trackers — Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, and Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate. If you are fungal-acne-prone, patch-test on a small forearm area for several days before full-face nightly use rather than assuming this is safe on the Centella-marketing alone.

Assessment: Low. As a final sealing step applied after other products have absorbed, this gel-cream is unlikely to pill against itself; pilling risk mainly appears if it's layered under (rather than over) a heavier occlusive or a silicone-forward sunscreen the next morning — which shouldn't happen since this is a PM-only product.

Mitigation if it does pill: ensure the moisturizer underneath has fully absorbed (wait roughly 60 seconds) before applying this mask, and pat rather than rub it in.

Color baseline: expect a pale, slightly off-white to very light cream color; a notable yellowing or browning suggests oxidation of the plant-extract components, which can reduce efficacy and, in rare cases, generate irritant byproducts.

Storage in Mauritius: keep this jar out of direct bathroom humidity and away from prolonged heat exposure (a hot car, a sunny windowsill) — the ferment and plant-extract ingredients are more heat-sensitive than a purely synthetic formula would be.

Spoilage signs: a sour or "off" smell distinct from the product's normal faint scent, visible separation that doesn't remix with stirring, or a texture that's become grainy. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: apply a small amount to your inner forearm, wait 24 hours, then repeat behind the ear for another 24 hours before your first full facial application.

"If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer + mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days."

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or any breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and do not attempt to "push through" a reaction like this.

1. Using this as a substitute for a proper moisturizer rather than a sealing step on top of one. 2. Applying it in the AM, where it has no tested role and wastes a PM-only product. 3. Assuming "Centella" on the label means it's automatically fungal-acne-safe — check the full emulsifier list in Section 30B first. 4. Rubbing it in vigorously, which increases irritation risk on already-reactive skin. 5. Expecting this trial-size 10ml jar to last through a long testing period at generous nightly use — it is intentionally a small sample size.

Overuse threshold: there is no established maximum for a barrier-support product like this used once nightly; using it twice a night does not double the benefit and mainly just uses up the small 10ml jar faster.

Usage math: at a pea-to-grape-size amount per night for a full face, a 10ml jar realistically provides somewhere in the range of 15-25 uses, depending on how much product you use and whether you're also covering your neck.

Lifespan: at recommended nightly dosage, expect this jar to last roughly 2-4 weeks; over-applying (using two or three times the recommended amount per use) can cut that to under two weeks without providing proportionally more benefit.

Reorder timing: given the short lifespan of a trial size, decide within your first week or two whether the formula suits your skin, so you have time to order a full-size jar (or switch pairing products) before this sample runs out — Adilsons periodically stocks a 60ml full-size LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask, though it is not always in stock, so check current availability before planning around it.

This product's role is the final PM sealing step for barrier-compromised or reactive skin; it sits at the top of the viscosity ladder in your evening routine, applied after moisturizer and before sleep.

AM: cleanse (if needed) → Centella toner/essence → moisturizer → SPF50+ PA++++. PM: double cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup → toner/essence → moisturizer → LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask as the final step.

If your barrier feels especially compromised right now (stinging on moisturizer, visible flaking), skip active steps entirely for a week and use only a gentle cleanser, this mask, and daytime SPF. If you're spending long stretches in air conditioning, layer this over a slightly richer moisturizer rather than alone, since AC can pull moisture from skin faster than a single humectant layer can replace it.

Stock-true bundle option: Adilsons' own curated 4-Piece Soothing Barrier Routine (cleanser, cream, eye cream, spot patches) covers the rest of a barrier-focused routine around this product, verified in stock at the time of writing.

"After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth."

"The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first."

If you want a similar PM barrier-repair sleeping mask at a larger size and lower per-ml cost, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack 30ml is a genuinely comparable in-catalog option — same PM-only, Centella-Leaf-Water-based, gel-cream barrier-support format, verified in stock (19 units) at the time of writing.

Choose LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask over the SKIN1004 alternative if you need: a small trial size to test the LANEIGE formula and its ferment-forward, dermatologist-tested (brand claim) approach before committing, without buying a full 60ml jar sight unseen.

State-gated triggers: IF you have never tried a LANEIGE product and want to de-risk before a larger purchase, THEN start with this 10ml trial. IF you are actively fungal-acne-prone and have reacted to coco-glyceride or stearate emulsifiers before, THEN the SKIN1004 alternative is not automatically safer either — patch-test both, since SKIN1004's Centella creams use a comparable emulsifier profile. IF your barrier is currently compromised (stinging on moisturizer, visible flaking), THEN either product is appropriate — this is not a strength decision, so barrier status doesn't favor one over the other. IF you specifically want to test whether fermented/postbiotic ingredients (Lactobacillus filtrate) sit well on your skin before committing to more ferment-forward products, THEN LANEIGE's formula gives you that data point; SKIN1004's does not contain the same ferment component.

If you match 2 or more of these triggers, LANEIGE's trial size is worth choosing first. If not, the larger SKIN1004 pack is a sufficient and more economical starting point. Consistency in a barrier routine beats which specific Centella product you pick.

Don't choose the LANEIGE trial size if: you already know your skin tolerates Centella-based sleeping masks well and just want the best value per ml (the SKIN1004 30ml pack wins there). Don't assume you need to "upgrade" to the 60ml full-size LANEIGE jar until you've finished this trial without irritation — buying full-size before finishing a trial risks wasting product if the formula doesn't suit you. Don't pick either purely on brand recognition — the ingredient case for choosing LANEIGE here is the ferment filtrate and forest-fungal extract, not the name on the jar.

This product's PRIMARY function is: PM barrier-repair sealing step. You do NOT need this if you already own an unopened or barely-used Centella-based sleeping mask, overnight barrier cream, or similar sealing product — finish that first.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already use another Centella-forward PM sleeping mask (same mechanism, redundant); Marginal Benefit if you currently only use a plain moisturizer at night with no dedicated sealing step; Significant Benefit if your current routine has no barrier-specific support at all and relies solely on actives.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: genuine LANEIGE packaging carries a short alphanumeric batch code on the jar or box, checkable at CheckFresh.com; the LANEIGE logo should be crisp and embossed rather than a flat, blurry print; labeling should list ingredients in both English and Korean plus "Amorepacific Corporation, Seoul, Korea" as the manufacturer.

LANEIGE takes its name from the French word for "snow" (la neige), and has built its identity around hydration science since 1994, with "OPEN TO WONDER" as its current global campaign line. The Cica Sleeping Mask sits within LANEIGE's broader Sleeping Mask family — a format the brand popularized and is best known for — applying the same "last step, overnight, uninterrupted contact time" logic to barrier repair that the original Water Sleeping Mask applied to hydration.

Available public reviews for this specific product (rather than the broader LANEIGE line) are limited. What we found, paraphrased and not verbatim: a Walmart reviewer describing very sensitive under-eye skin (small tears that most products cause to sting) reported this mask as comfortable and non-stinging; a separate eBay seller review mentioned it not causing breakouts on sensitive skin. One caution noted in third-party ingredient discussion: Butylene Glycol, present in the formula, has occasionally been flagged by individuals with reactive skin as a trigger for closed comedones or mild irritation, though this is not a majority-reported theme.

Community reviews specific to the 10ml trial size as distinct from the full-size jar were not found in our research at the time of writing — the sentiment above reflects the Cica Sleeping Mask formula generally, not this exact packaging.

Sustainability: check the jar and any outer packaging for local recycling symbols; Adilsons has not independently confirmed a brand-wide refill program for this specific SKU.

Is the Cica Sleeping Mask actually fragrance-free? Yes — based on the declared INCI list we reviewed, no Parfum/Fragrance entry appears anywhere in the ingredient list.

Can I use the 10ml trial size to decide whether to buy the full 60ml jar? Yes, that's its intended purpose — expect roughly 2-4 weeks of nightly use from the trial size, which is generally enough to judge compatibility and comfort.

Will this break me out? Community reports found in our research skew positive for sensitive skin, but the formula does contain several C16-C18 emulsifiers that fungal-acne-prone users specifically should patch-test first (see Section 30B) rather than assume safe.

What's the difference between this and the LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask? The Water Sleeping Mask is hydration-focused (Trehalose/Beta-Glucan humectant system); the Cica Sleeping Mask is barrier-repair and redness-calming focused, built around Centella derivatives, Panthenol, Allantoin, and Ectoin — pick based on whether dehydration or reactivity/redness is your primary concern.

Can I use this every night, or only occasionally? Nightly use is the standard recommendation for a barrier-support product like this — there is no evidence it needs to be used only occasionally, unlike an exfoliating mask.

Cica

Shorthand in K-beauty marketing for Centella Asiatica, a plant used in soothing/barrier-repair formulas.

Barrier (skin barrier)

The outermost layer of skin that keeps moisture in and irritants out; when compromised, skin feels tight, flaky, or reactive.

Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)

The rate at which water evaporates from skin through the outer layer; higher TEWL means drier, more dehydrated skin over time.

Humectant

An ingredient (like Glycerin or Beta-Glucan) that draws water toward itself, hydrating skin by pulling in moisture from the air or deeper skin layers.

Occlusive

An ingredient that forms a physical seal on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

Ferment/Postbiotic

A metabolite produced by fermenting a microorganism (like Lactobacillus); you're applying the beneficial byproducts, not live bacteria.

PAO (Period After Opening)

The number of months a product remains safe/effective to use after first opening, shown as a number plus "M" (e.g. 12M) on packaging.

Fungal Acne (Malassezia folliculitis)

A yeast-driven breakout condition that certain fatty-acid-ester ingredients can worsen in susceptible individuals — distinct from bacterial acne.

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Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: anyone with sensitive, reactive, or barrier-compromised skin who wants a fragrance-free PM sealing step, and who wants to test the LANEIGE Cica formula in a low-commitment trial size before buying full size.

Key benefits: fragrance-free formula with a genuinely multi-mechanism barrier-support ingredient list (Centella triterpenes, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ectoin, fermented filtrates); simple one-step PM application; travel-friendly trial size.

Keep in mind: at 10ml this will run out in roughly 2-4 weeks at recommended use, several C16-C18 emulsifiers mean fungal-acne-prone users should patch-test first, and the brand's "dermatologist-tested" claim is unverified marketing language rather than an independently audited result.

Assessment: Suitable, with standard caution. This is a fragrance-free, retinoid-free formula with a mild preservative system (1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin), which generally makes it a lower-irritation-risk option for treatment-sensitized skin compared to fragranced or high-active products.

"Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment."

Antioxidant pollution defense: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, both present in the declared INCI, contribute mild antioxidant support against everyday oxidative stress, though neither is present at a headline concentration.

AC/humidity swing interaction: the humectant components (Glycerin, Propanediol, Beta-Glucan) perform best when there's ambient humidity to draw from; in a long air-conditioned night, apply this over a proper moisturizer rather than relying on it alone, so there's a moisture reservoir underneath for the humectants to work with.

Impact: Supportive/Neutral. This formula contains Lactobacillus Ferment and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate.

"This is a POSTBIOTIC — beneficial metabolites from fermentation. You are not applying live bacteria. The yeasty/sake-like smell some ferment-containing products carry is normal and indicates genuine ferment filtrate — this specific formula is reported as low-scent, consistent with a filtered/purified ferment lysate rather than a raw ferment."