How to use them
Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Centella Asiatica, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Ferulic Acid0.5%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Centella Asiaticavaries
- 4Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning
What Centella Asiatica does
The K-beauty hero known as cica (in India, gotu kola or brahmi). It calms irritation and redness and helps a stressed barrier recover. That makes it a perfect sidekick to strong actives.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Sensitive, Oily, Combination, Normal And Dry skin
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What Ferulic Acid does
A plant antioxidant best known for stabilising vitamins C and E. Together the trio roughly doubles photoprotection compared with vitamin C alone.
- Typical strength
- 0.5%
- When
- AM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Normal, Dry, Combination And Oily skin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Centella Asiatica and Ferulic Acid together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Centella Asiatica and Ferulic Acid, and neither makes the other less effective.
Which goes first, Centella Asiatica or Ferulic Acid?
Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Centella Asiatica. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Centella Asiatica in the morning or at night?
Centella Asiatica: works morning or night. Use morning and night. It is ideal on the day after an exfoliation or retinoid night.
Should I use Ferulic Acid in the morning or at night?
Ferulic Acid: best in the morning. Use in the morning under sunscreen, ideally in a combined C + E + Ferulic serum.