Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream / ATO Cica Cream — a K-beauty alternative to La Mer Crème de la Mer
Looking for a Korean alternative to La Mer Crème de la Mer? Rich soothing 'miracle' cream
The K-beauty alternative
≈ Barrier lipids + Centella soothing complex — A minimalist, deeply nourishing barrier cream positioned for dry, easily-irritated skin — the same 'one rich jar that calms and seals' role, with a centella + lipid focus instead of a sea-kelp ferment.
La Mer Crème de la Mer ($200–$380) vs the Korean pick — similar hero ingredients, a fraction of the price.
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What is cica or centella in skincare?
Cica is short for Centella asiatica, a plant also called tiger grass and widely used in Korean skincare to soothe the look of redness and support a comfortable, resilient barrier. It's a go-to for sensitive, stressed or breakout-prone skin in calming creams and serums.
What does cica mean in Korean skincare?
Cica is shorthand for Centella asiatica, a botanical used across Korean soothing products. Cica formulas are aimed at the look of redness, irritation and a stressed barrier.
✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-10.
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