Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream — Efficacy 3.9/5.0, Safety 4.9/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream

MoisturizerSensitive skin, irritation, barrier repair, hydration
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
A solid, well-formulated barrier-repair moisturizer with excellent soothing actives, but held back by ingredient concentration ambiguity and a bloated botanical extract list that dilutes efficacy. The formula excels in its core trio—Centella Asiatica, Ceramide NP, and Panthenol—which are positioned early and likely present at meaningful concentrations. The humectant system (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, beta-glucan, multiple glycols) is synergistic and appropriate for sensitive skin. However, the efficacy score is capped at 3.9 because: (1) Ceramide NP appears late in the ingredient list, suggesting sub-optimal concentration for true barrier restoration; (2) the formula contains 15+ botanical extracts (Eclipta, Laminaria, Forsythia, Cnidium, Coptis, Angelica, Houttuynia, Glycyrrhiza, etc.) that, while soothing, are likely present in trace amounts and add complexity without proportional clinical benefit; (3) Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is unesterified and positioned near the end, making it vulnerable to oxidation in a jar package; (4) no niacinamide is listed in the official INCI (conflicting sources mention it, but Ulta and brand sources do not), which would have elevated barrier support. This is a competent, safe moisturizer for sensitive and irritated skin, but not a clinical powerhouse.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinPanthenolCeramide NPHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidBeta-GlucanTocopherol (Vitamin E)
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolDicaprylyl Ether
What Each Ingredient Does
Centella Asiatica Extract
Anti-inflammatory, soothing irritated skin
Glycerin
Humectant, draws moisture into skin
Panthenol
Hydration, skin conditioning, barrier support
Ceramide NP
Barrier repair, strengthens skin lipids
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant, lightweight hydration
Beta-Glucan
Humectant, skin conditioning, immunity boost
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Antioxidant, free radical protection
1,2-Hexanediol
Humectant, preservative booster, skin conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant, solvent, preservative enhancer
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient, silky texture
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Hexyldecanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyquaternium-51, Fructooligosaccharides, Xanthan Gum, Beta-Glucan, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol

Frequently Asked

Is Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream worth it?

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream scores 3.9 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Solid) and 4.9 out of 5.0 for safety (Excellent) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. A solid, well-formulated barrier-repair moisturizer with excellent soothing actives, but held back by ingredient concentration ambiguity and a bloated botanical extract list that dilutes efficacy. The formula excels in i

What are the key active ingredients in Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream?

Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream. It scores 4.9 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Cream scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-04-22. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.