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TOCOBO Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
By Nur → Last verified 10/1/2026
Price checked 10/1/2026
Sale price; list $20.00 (checked 2026-09-30).
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What we found
Based on how this product compares to others in the sunscreens category, cross-referenced against retailer listings and market data.
Strengths
- + Highly rated by shoppers at partner stores
Worth knowing
- - Chemical filter. Fragrance: brand confirmation pending -- conflicting evidence across retailers (some say fragrance-free, one says it contains fragrance, one reviewer reported a strong scent); INCI incomplete. Distinct from the locked TOCOBO Cotton Soft Sun Stick and the round-1 TOCOBO Bio Watery Sun Cream.
Key ingredients
These are the ingredients TOCOBO highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.
Fragrance: this formula contains added fragrance.
| Ingredient | What it is | What it does for skin |
|---|---|---|
| Niacinamide | A form of vitamin B3, one of the most studied ingredients in cosmetic dermatology. | Strengthens the skin barrier by boosting ceramide production, helps even out tone by limiting pigment transfer to skin cells, and can reduce the look of enlarged pores. |
| Centella asiatica extract | A plant extract, also called Cica or tiger grass, long used in traditional medicine for wound healing. | Calms redness and irritation and supports the skin barrier; some preclinical and limited clinical research suggests it may also support collagen production, though more rigorous long-term studies are still needed to confirm this. |
| Madecassoside | One of centella asiatica's key active compounds, often isolated and purified. | A soothing, antioxidant compound studied for calming sensitive and reactive skin and supporting barrier repair. |
| Asiaticoside | One of centella asiatica's primary triterpenoid glycosides, alongside madecassoside. | Studied for supporting wound healing and collagen synthesis; often included alongside madecassoside for a broader range of centella's soothing and repair-supporting effects. |
| Sodium hyaluronate | The salt form of hyaluronic acid, commonly used for its water solubility and stability in formulas; molecular weight varies by product rather than being uniformly smaller. | Draws and holds moisture the same way hyaluronic acid does; how easily it absorbs depends on the specific molecular weight used, which formulas don't always disclose. |
| Adenosine | A compound naturally present in skin cells, used in skincare as an anti-aging active. | Recognized by South Korea's MFDS as a functional anti-wrinkle ingredient at 0.04% concentration, based on clinical studies showing measurable fine-line improvement; a real but modest effect, not a retinoid substitute. |
| Tocopherol | The chemical name for vitamin E as typically used in skincare formulas. | Helps neutralize free radicals from UV and pollution exposure and supports the skin's moisture barrier. |
What the brand says
TOCOBO's own marketing claims, not our own findings.
- Vegan chemical sun serum formulated with Cica and HA Complex to deliver cooling effect and hydration
- A reef-safe sunscreen that does not contain Oxybenzone and Octinoxate
Research-Based
Our assessment comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. This product hasn't been hands-on tested yet. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
Price history
Current price is the lowest we've recorded so far.
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Frequently asked
How much does TOCOBO Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ cost per mL?
$0.32 per mL (currently $16.00 for 50 mL).
Has TOCOBO Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ been hands-on tested?
Not yet. Our assessment for this product comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
What are the key ingredients in TOCOBO Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++?
The ingredients TOCOBO highlights for this product include Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Adenosine, Tocopherol.
Sources
Pricing and availability for this product were verified against the following retailer listings.