Centella Asiatica vs Licorice Extract
Both target redness. Here's how they differ, and whether you should pick one or use both.
| Centella Asiatica | Licorice Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Redness, barrier and acne | Pigmentation and redness |
| Typical strength | varies | varies (glabridin ~0.5%) |
| Best time | AM/PM | AM/PM |
| Irritation | ||
| Best for | Sensitive, Oily, Combination, Normal And Dry | Sensitive, Normal, Combination, Dry And Oily |
| Pregnancy | Safe | Safe |
| Price in India | ₹400 – ₹2,000 | ₹400 – ₹1,500 |
The verdict
Both are similarly gentle. Choose based on your main goal: Centella Asiatica for redness, barrier and acne, Licorice Extract for pigmentation and redness.
Using both? Safe to mix There is no known chemical conflict between Centella Asiatica and Licorice Extract, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (redness), so together they reinforce each other. How to layer them →
Centella Asiatica in short
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.
Licorice Extract in short
Licorice root (mulethi) contains glabridin, which gently inhibits pigment production, and glycyrrhizinates, which calm redness. It is a mild brightener suited to sensitive skin.
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