In what order? Panthenol (Pro-B5) + Centella (Cica) + Tea Tree
The optimal order for Panthenol (Pro-B5), Centella (Cica), Tea Tree is: Panthenol (Pro-B5) → Centella (Cica) → Tea Tree. Apply thinnest to thickest, low-pH actives first, oils last — the Korean barrier-friendly way.
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Panthenol (Pro-B5)Centella (Cica)Tea Tree⚗️ Check any combo →
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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 order do you apply Korean skincare?
A general Korean order goes thinnest to thickest: cleanse, then toner, essence, serum or ampoule, eye cream, moisturizer, and sunscreen last in the morning. Lighter, watery layers go on first so they absorb, with richer creams and sun protection sealing everything in.
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: 2026-08-23.
General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.