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With so many trendy skincare ingredients and products, it’s hard to keep track of which ones work best. Cica, an ingredient that’s been popularized by K-beauty, is now making appearances in beauty products across North America, and it boasts a number of benefits. Those living in Korea in particular find cica useful due to its ability to aid with sensitive skin, which is something that some Koreans struggle with. From hydration to repair, cica seems to be able to do it all. But is it right for you, and should you start incorporating it into your beauty routine? Here’s what we know about cica.

Essence, serum and ampoule are the step 5 to 7 in the 10-step K-beauty skincare routine. You must have heard about them, but may not know exactly what they are and how they are different. So here is the comparison table that may help you understand each product better and choose what you need in your skincare routine.

Skin care can be overwhelming with so much information online about do's and don’ts. Many of the beauty and skincare articles with commercial intent encourage over-using skincare products or over-doing certain skincare routines to sell more (A good example would be daily exfoliation). This makes everything even more confusing. However, don’t give up yet. Here we have put together 8 most basic and frequently asked skincare questions and answers.