[ irecipe ] Aqua Phytoplex Cera Cream 50g

RECOMMENDED FOR: All skin types (dry, combination, dehydrated-oily, and sensitive skin)

PERFECT FOR: When dehydration and a sensitised barrier are on your mind, and you want an academically verified wrinkle-improvement ceramide cream

AM: Take an appropriate amount at the final skincare step (after toner/serum) and spread gently over your whole face to absorb (no AM/PM distinction).

PM: No morning/evening distinction - apply the same way in your evening routine as described for morning.

A thick, bouncy, deeply hydrating cream like dense fresh cream. Applies smoothly on rolling, absorbing close with no stickiness or residue. Completely unscented (fragrance-free) with no synthetic fragrance.

Ceraplex (Concentrated Ceramide: Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA 5,000ppm + Ceramide NP 50ppm), Plant-Based Phytosterols & Fatty Acids, Aqua Phytoplex (Canola/Sunflower Seed/Argan Kernel Oil Complex), Anastatica Hierochuntica (Resurrection Plant) Extract & Mugwort Leaf Extract, Niacinamide & Adenosine

- Ceraplex/Ceramide: mimics the stratum corneum's lipid structure to prevent moisture evaporation and protect/strengthen the barrier from outside irritation
- Phytosterols & Fatty Acids: formulated at a ratio similar to skin's own lipid composition to regulate oil-water balance and maximise active ingredient absorption; Aqua Phytoplex delivers deep hydration and nourishment with no stickiness as ultra-fine liposomes 1/400 the size of pores
- Resurrection Plant & Mugwort Leaf Extract: calm skin sensitised by dryness and outside irritation while boosting moisture retention; niacinamide and adenosine deliver dual functional care for whitening and wrinkle improvement

Wrinkle-Improvement Certified, an SCIE-Journal-Published Concentrated Ceramide Cream

irecipe's Aqua Phytoplex Cera Cream. A concentrated 5,000ppm Ceraplex mimics the stratum corneum's lipid structure to protect and strengthen the barrier, while Aqua Phytoplex delivers deep hydration with no stickiness as ultra-fine liposomes 1/400 the size of pores. Resurrection plant and mugwort leaf extract calm sensitised skin. Wrinkle-improvement functional cosmetic.

A thick, bouncy, deeply hydrating cream like dense fresh cream, published in the SCIE-indexed journal Skin Research & Technology following Raman spectroscopy evaluation by the Sunjin Clinical Research Center (SCRC).

PICK NO.3 RATING
WRINKLE: 4/5
SENSITIVITY: 5/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: Genuine wrinkle-improvement functional certification, combined with academically verified absorption and barrier-improvement data published in an SCIE journal, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Completed MFDS review (wrinkle-improvement functional cosmetic); Raman spectroscopy evaluation on dry skin by the Sunjin Clinical Research Center (SCRC) verified improved absorption, speed, depth, and barrier function, published in the SCIE-indexed journal Skin Research & Technology; 8-Free formula (no parabens, sulfates, PEG, phenoxyethanol, ethanol, mineral oil, GMOs, or synthetic fragrance).

SAFETY NOTES: Consult a doctor if red spots, swelling, or itching occur during or after use due to direct sunlight. Avoid applying to broken skin, and store out of children's reach and away from direct sunlight.

GLOBAL SALES: Ranked No.73 in the cream/moisturiser category on Hwahae Shopping (official cumulative sales figures not disclosed).

AWARDS: Not disclosed (for this standalone item).

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Many reviewers report relief from dehydration with long-lasting hydration, gentle calming with no irritation, and a silky, non-sticky finish."

USAGE DURATION: Not disclosed (no official period stated by the brand).

Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Candelilla Wax, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA (5,000ppm), Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Phytosterols, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Canola Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceramide NP (50ppm), Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (50g (Value set: 50g full size + 10g bonus))

Q. Is it certified for wrinkle improvement?
A. Yes, it's a wrinkle-improvement functional cosmetic reviewed by Korea's MFDS.

Q. Was it really published in an academic journal?
A. Yes, following Raman spectroscopy evaluation by the Sunjin Clinical Research Center, it was published in the SCIE-indexed journal Skin Research & Technology.

Q. What does 8-Free mean?
A. A clean formula excluding parabens, sulfates, PEG, phenoxyethanol, ethanol, mineral oil, GMOs, and synthetic fragrance.

Q. Is it fragrance-free?
A. Yes, it's completely unscented with no synthetic fragrance.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. All skin types (dry, combination, dehydrated-oily, and sensitive skin)

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If you're looking for a scented product, note this one is completely fragrance-free.