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CICA + Ectoin Sensitive Serum

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A calming serum for sensitive and reactive skin that helps support skin regulation, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce visible redness for a calmer, more resilient complexion.

CICA + Ectoin Sensitive Serum is a lightweight treatment serum designed to support Regulatory Balance & Barrier Function, one of the key biological systems responsible for keeping skin calm, comfortable and resilient. When this system becomes disrupted by environmental stress, seasonal changes, over-exfoliation or a weakened barrier, skin can become more reactive, visibly red and prone to discomfort.

Powered by Centella Asiatica (Cica), Ectoin and barrier-supporting hydrators, this fast-absorbing serum helps calm the visible signs of skin stress whilst supporting the skin's natural ability to maintain balance. Centella Asiatica helps soothe and comfort sensitive skin, while Ectoin helps strengthen skin resilience against environmental aggressors such as pollution, temperature fluctuations and urban stress that can contribute to redness and reactivity.

Rather than simply masking visible redness, this fragrance-free formula helps support the biological processes that regulate skin sensitivity and maintain barrier integrity. Over time, skin feels calmer, looks more even and becomes better equipped to cope with everyday stress.

Ideal for sensitive, reactive and redness-prone skin, this daily serum helps restore comfort, support hydration and strengthen the skin barrier for healthier-looking skin that remains balanced, resilient and visibly calm.

100% Natural and 49.6% Organic

GOOD FOR: Strenghtening Skin Barrier, Calming Redness, Soothing

SKIN TYPE: All, Including Sensitive

SIZE: 15ml

HOW TO USE

Gently apply 1 pump of the serum to cleansed face and neck, morning and evening.

FULL INGREDIENTS

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Isoamyl laurate, Coco-caprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ectoin, Bentonite, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Ceramide NP, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder*, Inonotus obliquus (Mushroom) extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Jojoba esters, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed wax, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Sodium gluconate, Polyglycerin-3. * Ingredients From Organic Farming

CERTIFICATIONS

This product is certified COSMOS natural, vegan and cruelty free

A number of our certification and sustainability claims are documented on Provenance, with the evidence behind each one.

Product Benefits

- Calm Visible Redness: powered by soothing Centella Asiatica (CICA) and antioxidant-rich Chaga Mushroom Extract, this gentle yet effective serum helps calm the look of redness and irritation, leaving sensitive skin feeling balanced, comfortable and visibly more even.

- Protect From Daily Stress: formulated with Ectoin, a powerful biotech-derived amino acid discovered in desert microorganisms, this advanced active helps protect skin from environmental stressors such as pollution and temperature changes while supporting long-term skin resilience.

- Strengthen the Skin Barrier: enriched with Ceramide III, a skin-identical lipid, this lightweight serum helps strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, improve hydration and reduce moisture loss so skin feels calmer, smoother and more resilient over time.

DELIVERY AND RETURNS

Returns: We have a 90 day no quibble returns policy.

UK: free DPD Tracked (1-3 working days) delivery over £40

Europe: free DPD Economy (4-10 days) duty paid delivery over €60 and free DPD express (2-4 days) duty paid delivery over €120

USA: free UPS Ground Service (3–5 business days) over $65
Ships from within the US, no customs or duties app
Rest of World: free DPD Economy (4-10 days) delivery over £40 and free DPD express (2-4 days) delivery over £120
*Customs Charges May Apply

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Why we love it

ECTOIN
CENTELLA ASIATICA (CICA)
CHAGA MUSHROOM EXTRACT

A powerful amino acid produced by extremophile microorganisms that thrive in harsh desert environments. Ectoin helps protect skin from environmental stressors such as pollution, UV-induced stress and temperature changes while supporting the skin barrier, helping sensitive skin feel calmer, stronger and more resilient.

A renowned soothing botanical used in both traditional Ayurvedic and modern K-beauty skincare. Centella Asiatica helps calm the look of irritation and redness while supporting skin comfort and suppleness, leaving the complexion looking healthier, calmer and more luminous.

A potent antioxidant derived from sustainably sourced Chaga mushrooms from Nordic birch forests. Rich in protective polyphenols, it helps strengthen the skin’s natural defence system, reduce the look of redness and improve overall skin tone for a calmer, more balanced complexion.

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FAQs

Which certifications does this product have?

This product is certified COSMOS natural, vegan and cruelty free

Is the packaging recyclable?

The glass bottle is recyclable.

The plastic pump is not easily recyclable.

The product box is recyclable.

The product label is not recyclable.

Can I use it during pregnancy?

This product is pregnancy safe which means that women who are pregnant are able to use this sensitive serum throughout their pregnancy.

How to store?

This product is housed in a fully recyclable glass bottle, which looks beautiful stored anywhere from your bedside table to your bathroom shelf. We use darker glass to protect our amazing natural actives and ingredients and allow your product to have a longer shelf life.

Overall rating: 4.5666666 / 5 from 30 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This serum is designed to support sensitive and reactive skin by calming visible signs of stress, strengthening the skin barrier, and reducing redness. It contains Centella Asiatica and Ectoin to soothe and protect the skin, leading to a more even and resilient complexion over time.

Summary topics

Skin Feel (41%): A substantial number of customers stated that the product made their skin feel calmer, cushioned, and less reactive.
Customer Satisfaction (56%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the CICA + Ectoin Sensitive Serum.

Review topics: ["feels","skin","redness","serum","texture","irritation","improvement","addition"].

Review highlights

"It made my sensitive skin feel hydrated and softer." — Janet
"My skin feels smooth and calm with this serum, much better than an oil for me" — Lucia
"This is a beautiful soothing daily serum that calms sensitive skin giving it what it needs and nothing that it doesnt." — Margaret

Reviews

Super calming

"Lovely and light. This serum is cooling and calming"

— kathryn c. (5/5)

I feel like I

"I feel like I cannot say much about the product because the trial was over summer, so when my skin is far less sensitive. Hence, I would say the product felt very good on my skin, no irritation whatsoever, but I cannot say whether it made any difference, since my skin was already doing well. I would recommend a test over winter to really see whether I can benefit from it."

— Amandine (3/5)

My skin felt soft

"My skin felt soft and smooth. There was no skin irritation or itchiness that I would normally get from the environment. Family and work colleagues commented that I looked younger. I would highly recommend. I used this serum alongside evolve cleansing melt, age defying hydrating face mist and age defying moisturiser. Nighttime routine same but with nightly renew facial cream."

— Julie (5/5)

I love this serum!

"I love this serum! I have sensitive skin and this did not create any sort of irritation. It feels heavy at first but did not cause any breakouts. It feels very protective and after a few weeks of using it (just once in the morning) I feel like my skin is smoother overall with an even tone. I did not notice significant redness reduction, but still feels like it helped my skin to be healthier and I look forward to continue using it."

— Camille (5/5)

I really enjoyed this

"I really enjoyed this product. I have used Evolve for many years now and this will be added to my routine. It leaves my skin feeling silky and refreshed. I have noticed that the pigments in my skin have not reacted as strongly as they would have normally during the summer months. In addition to this, and the main reason it will remain in my routine, is that it has really helped firm the crepey skin on my neck and firmed the jowl area which I don’t think it was supposed to address but was a very welcome side effect."

— Lara (5/5)

I am always looking

"I am always looking for a product that will deeply hydrate my skin while calming redness and irritation - and i've finally found it! This lightweight serum has kept my skin happy in the recent heatwave, something which I could only have dreamt of before using this. It is an absolute triumph and I cannot wait to have it in my routine long term!"

— Emma (5/5)

I wasn’t sure I’d

"I wasn’t sure I’d need this - I normally use the Blue Velvet Ceramide serum and love how it moisturises and soothe my sensitive skin so I didn’t think I needed another product but the CICA + Ectoin serum has been a brilliant addition to my skin care routine and leaves my skin even calmer and with no signs of redness. For winter I expect that this serum, which doesn’t have the oil texture, will not be quite enough with the harsh weather and I’ll end up combining it with the Blue Velvet serum for my sensitive skin routine."

— Trish (5/5)

I really liked this

"I really liked this serum. It had a very subtle fragrance and a nice feel to it. When I applied the serum it disappeared straight into my skin which was great. My skin definitely felt much softer especially around the lines around my mouth. I feel I might like to try another serum now more for an ageing skin."

— Suzanne (4/5)

I immediately liked this

"I immediately liked this serum from the first use and was surprised to find it so soothing and hydrating. I love the creamy, lotion-like consistency and texture. Whilst I noticed the benefits just after the first application, they became increasingly apparent as I consistently and routinely applied the product. My skin feels calmer, beautifully cushioned and less reactive. And it looks supple, dewy and smooth. Most importantly for my very dry skin, it keeps me hydrated and supported throughout the day and night. I would highly recommend this, especially to anyone with dry, sensitive skin!"

— Rebecca (5/5)

I wanted to like

"I wanted to like this as I think Evolve make some excellent products but I don't think this is one for me. It smoothed on easily but I had to leave it to set before applying moisturiser. If I didn't the moisturiser wouldn't be absorbed. I think the serum could do with some pleasant scent instead of being odourless."

— Jillian (4/5)