I have used this product for a year, before I stopped because I wanted to try other brands to try options. This product helped me so much with break outs, hyperpigmentation and really helped control my oil production. Show THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Peptite Ampoule is a soothing ampoule that is formulated with 10 times more Madecassoside and 5 types of Peptides than its predecessor. The ampoule is specially formulated with a Cica Peptite Solution that will be gentle for those with sensitive skin. This daily skin-soothing ampoule will effectively soothe and revitalise your skin for a healthy-looking complexion. I remember how I embarked on a journey to repair my damaged skin with Dr Belmeur specialised skincare series by THE FACE SHOP back in 2018. One of my most favourite products is the Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Peptite Ampoule which is the first step to boost the effectiveness of my skincare regime.  Looking back at my review of this ampoule in January 2019, I am thankful that I found this product because it really suits me well and improves my sensitive skin condition. The good news here is, THE FACE SHOP has recently revamped the formula and reintroduce it as a faster, stronger Cica Ampoule for damaged skin / elasticity improvement! Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Peptite Ampoule (50ml) For faster and stronger improvement of skin's damage / elasticity. If you are familiar with Dr Belmeur range, I'm sure you'd love how it is specially created for sensitive skin - mild yet effective in tackling our skin issues. This *UPGRADED* version of Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Peptite Ampoule has: ❤ 10 times more madecassoside content for better healing function ❤ 60% increase in skin barrier improvement rate even after one application ❤ 5-multi Peptide content ❤ Clean beauty formula - Free from 14 harmful ingredients ❤ Great for sensitive skin How to Use ❤ (1) As a pre-serum prep Apply ampoule on cleansed skin and tap gently for better absorption. Follow with serum and cream for overall skin protection. ❤ (2) As a post-serum intensive booster First, use your cleanser, toner and serum. Then mix a few drops of ampoule with your cream and massage over face / neck. Texture ❤ Lightweight type of serum and it does not leave any sticky residue on the skin. ❤ Instantly soothing on skin, spreads out easily and fast-absorbing. See how smooth and spreadable this ampoule is! Super easy for absorption, for faster and better results. Get the limited edition Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Peptide Ampoule with FREE Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Cream (40ml) this June 2021! Overall Verdict Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Peptite Ampoule *UPGRADED* is great for its intense repairing, soothing and firming benefits. I love how it helps repair my sensitive skin and I can see the gradual improvement on my skin when it can absorb other skincare products better. ❤ THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Peptite Ampoule *UPGRADED* is now available in all stores and online store at www.thefaceshop.com.my. You guys know I'm a big fan of THE FACE SHOP's Dr. Belmeur line! It really cleared my skin out and is (up till this date) still part of my skincare routine. THE FACE SHOP announced the release of this product last year around August, and I've been dying to give it a go ever since! It's now available here in Malaysia, and I'll be sharing my thoughts and experience using it with you guys today. WHAT IS IT You may have seen that product name and thought "Wow, there are so many things going on in that name!". Let's dissect it word per word: Dr. Belmeur = Name of THE FACE SHOP's acne/trouble line Cica = Centella Asiatica Peptite = special Peptite Complex comprising of 3 peptides Ampoule = a supercharged serum According to Paula's Choice, proteins are made of peptides, and peptides are made of amino acids. Protein → Peptides → Amino Acids When amino acids are combined in certain formations they create specific peptides (there are hundreds of types of peptides), and when peptides are formed in a certain way, they make specific proteins. Amino acids → Peptides → Proteins Proteins are the fundamental building blocks of skin. Without peptides, the skin doesn’t remain intact and the result is a loss of firmness, appearance of wrinkles, texture changes, and skin that doesn’t bounce back as it once did. By incorporating products with peptides into your skin, the peptides teach your skin to do what's required to help revitalize your skin's protein (your skin's building blocks) which can help revive ageing skin. Peptides can be a great addition to your skincare routine because they can address so many skin concerns, especially if its a few peptides combined together. This product in particular contains 3 peptides, Argireline (boosts collagen & works like botox), LG-AO (developed by LG for anti-inflammation & soothing) & Urea (smoothens skin & corrects uneven texture). Together, these 3 peptides make up the Peptite Complex. Anyhoo, aside from the Peptite Complex, this ampoule also contains Dr. Belmeur's signature Skin-sync Rx (which I've talked about in previous blog posts). Together, these two help enhance the skin's vitality and improve damaged skin. WHERE TO BUY A 45ml bottle costs RM165 on THE FACE SHOP's e-store: It's a bit steep, but right now you can actually enjoy 40% OFF all Dr. Belmeur products (making this ampoule RM99) + receive a free Dr. Belmeur Pouch, so I say its actually not that bad. PACKAGING The bottle comes packaged in a blue cylinder: And the product itself is encased in a dark blue bottle: I like how this is a press type of dropper that can be locked as well: INGREDIENTS Containing a clean ingredient list of only 4 EWG Yellow level ingredients (the rest being green), this product is very unlikely to irritate your skin. People with dry skin will love this because of the powerfully moisturizing ingredients included (Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol & Glycerin), while people with oily acne skin like me would probably love it as well due to the soothing (Allantoin), brightening (Niacinamide) and wound healing ingredients (Centella Asiatica, Panthenol & Madecassoside). This does contain essential oils though (Rosemary, Tea Tree & Eucalyptus), so if you're someone with sensitive skin you may want to take note of that. From personal experience, I did not get any irritation at all. FRAGRANCE & TEXTURE The product itself is transparent and runny, not thick as I initially expected it to be. Its fast absorbing and has a little (almost non-existent scent). If you really put it in front of your nose and sniff it you get a hint of a herbal scent, but on a day to day basis I couldn't really tell that there was a scent at all. Its lightweight (I felt no discomfort using it during the day) and when applied in the right amount, it is not shiny nor sticky once it's fully absorbed. HOW TO USE You can use this after toner as you would a serum (since an ampoule is basically an enhanced serum), but you can also mix it with other products when you want to boost the product. For example, you can use it as a soothing mask by damping a cotton pad with a toner + a few drops of this ampoule and applying it to areas you want to spot treat. You can also mix it in with your cream moisturizer to make the texture more like an emulsion + add the benefits of the ampoule to your cream. MY REVIEW & VERDICT I'm not sure if you guys know, but THE FACE SHOP also has another ampoule in the Dr. Belmeur range: the Clarifying Spot Calming Ampoule. The main differences I can find between them are: 1. Cica is thinner (absorbs faster) while Calming is thicker 2. Although both don't feel heavy, Calming is slightly stickier while Cica is not sticky at all 3. Cica has more anti-aging ingredients that Calming 4. Cica overall has better ingredients I think the Cica ampoule is like an enhanced version of the Calming one. They removed Alcohol Denat (an astringent which may be irritating for those with dry skin) and replaced it with Allantoin, a soothing ingredient which actually benefits those with oily skin. It also has more Cica and overall more better ingredients that help soothe acne and the skin in general. I didn't break out at all in the weeks that I was using this, and I think I prefer it over the Calming ampoule now. Its hydrating, non-sticky and can be mixed with my other products to maintain my acne-free skin. I think this product would be good for someone who's looking for a product that can calm irritants and help you maintain your skin. (PS. I also think that it works better when paired/mixed with other skin soothing products) How do you use Cica Peptite ampoule?How to use: Use after cleansing and before moisturizing with any Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Cream. Apply a few drops of the ampoule into palm of hand and smooth across face. Gently pat into skin for better absorption. Is Dr Belmeur good for acne?A lot of their products contain cica, which is also known by tiger grass (a TikTok fave!) The plant name comes from observing tigers rolling around in the grass after getting into scuffles. Cica helps aid in repair, forms a protective barrier and helps treat conditions like rosacea, eczema and acne! What is the use of Cica recovery cream?Belmeur Advanced Cica Recovery Cream helps maintain moisture inside the skin, strengthens and improves damaged and sensitive skin barrier by creating a skin-like protection barrier. Ceramide improves moisture barrier, Panthenol helps recover damaged skin and Made-cassoside helps regenerate damaged skin. What does Dr Belmeur do?THE FACE SHOP Dr. Belmeur is a derma cosmetic Korean skin care and makeup range that uses safe, pure and gentle plant based ingredients recommended by dermatologists for a healthier skin. |
