[ 23YEARSOLD ] Badecasil D 50g

RECOMMENDED FOR: Sensitive and dehydrated-oily skin with rough dead skin and shine that finds strong peels a burden, skin wanting gentle daily texture care

PERFECT FOR: When your skin is too sensitive for strong exfoliation, and you want a gentle exfoliating and calming cream for morning and night

AM: After cleansing and toner, take a pea-sized amount at the cream step and spread gently over your face. Always use sunscreen if applying in the morning, and start 2-3 times weekly before increasing as your skin adjusts.

PM: Use the same way in the evening. Start 2-3 times weekly and increase as your skin adjusts.

A hydrating, smooth gel-cream type that adheres lightly with no stickiness or shine. No fragrance ingredient is listed, though acids can carry a faint sour smell.

BADECA Complex (AHA, BHA, and phytosphingosine complex, 5,000ppm), Glycolic Acid (AHA), Betaine Salicylate (BHA), Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Urea, Jojoba Seed Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil

- Glycolic Acid & Betaine Salicylate: a low level of AHA and oil-soluble BHA gently tidy lifted dead skin and sebum in pores for smoother texture
- Centella, Houttuynia & Tea Tree: ease the stinging of acids and calm flushed, sensitive areas
- Ceramide NP & Panthenol: support a barrier that can weaken after exfoliation, preventing moisture loss and tightness

Low-Strength AHA + BHA with Cica, Houttuynia, and Tea Tree, a Gentle Exfoliating Cream You Can Use Morning and Night

23yearsold's Badecasil D Cream. A low level of AHA (glycolic acid) and BHA (betaine salicylate) gently tidies lifted dead skin and sebum in pores, while centella, houttuynia, and tea tree calm the sting of acids and redness. Ceramide NP and panthenol support the barrier after exfoliation. No fragrance in the ingredient list.

A hydrating, smooth gel-cream type that adheres lightly with no stickiness, from a line the brand positions as No.1 cream across 880 K-Optima pharmacy branches.

PICK NO.3 RATING
SENSITIVITY: 5/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: A low-strength acid formula paired with calming botanicals and ceramide so sensitive skin can use it daily, with no fragrance, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Retailers describe it as clinically proven non-comedogenic and non-irritating; the brand cites completed clinical testing for suitability on problem skin and texture improvement (test figures are not published).

SAFETY NOTES: AHA and BHA ingredients can cause temporary tingling early on; stop use and consult a doctor if red spots, swelling, or itching persist. Keep it out of the eyes and avoid broken skin. Do not use at the same time as retinol, high-strength pure vitamin C, or scrubs. Close the tube after use, store away from direct sunlight, and keep out of children's reach.

GLOBAL SALES: Brand-stated: No.1 cream line across 880 K-Optima pharmacy branches, and over 2 million Badecasil series units sold cumulatively (official store wording).

AWARDS: Not disclosed.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Reviewers say it is gentler than the P cream so they can wear it in the morning, that it settles dryness and redness well, and that it does not pill under makeup."

USAGE DURATION: Roughly 2-3 months' worth at 50g with 1-2 uses daily.

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Betaine Salicylate, Urea, Galactoarabinan, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sucrose Distearate, Ceramide NP, Azadirachta Indica Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Grandis Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA (50g (1.76 oz.) laminate ointment-style tube)

Q. Can I use it in the morning?
A. Yes, morning and evening are both fine. Always use sunscreen with morning use and start 2-3 times weekly.

Q. How is it different from the P cream?
A. D is a daily type built around lower acid levels and calming ingredients, while P is an evening-only intensive type based on 4% AHA.

Q. How much acid does it contain?
A. Retailers list glycolic acid at 1%. The betaine salicylate level is listed inconsistently (0.5% or 8,000ppm), so an exact figure could not be confirmed.

Q. Is it vegan?
A. No, it contains beeswax, so it is not vegan.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. Sensitive and dehydrated-oily skin, anyone wanting gentle daily exfoliation

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you want a vegan product or are sensitive to AHA/BHA, note it contains beeswax and acids; patch test before use.