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A moisturiser step that also brings tone-focused ingredients into an otherwise settled routine.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 40ml
KSh 2,300.00
40ml · Moisturising cream
One final-step cream for uneven-looking tone, with 5% niacinamide, tranexamic acid and 2% cica. Fragranced.
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DECISION SNAPSHOT
What this product is for
One final-step cream for uneven-looking tone, with 5% niacinamide, tranexamic acid and 2% cica. Fragranced.
SIMPLI VERDICT
Should you choose it?
Consider another option if
You avoid fragranced skincare, your skin is currently irritated, or products you already use cover the same job.
Start-Safe: Introduce it as one new leave-on product at a time. Keep your usual cleanser and daytime sunscreen steady while you judge tolerance.
This is product-level guidance, not a personal routine recommendation. If you already own a suitable product doing this job, you may not need another one.
PRODUCT GUIDE
Know what you are choosing
Check what this product does, how to use it, what is inside and the practical details that matter before you decide.
About this product
One cream. One clear job.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream is a 40ml moisturising cream for the final step of the routine. CARE:NEL lists 5% niacinamide, tranexamic acid and 2% cica (Centella asiatica extract) as key components.
What to expect
- Tone-focused care: CARE:NEL positions this cream around the appearance of uneven tone and visible dark marks.
- A moisturiser-step format: it brings tone-focused ingredients into the cream step rather than automatically requiring another serum.
- Fragranced formula: Fragrance (Parfum), citronellol, farnesol, geraniol and linalool appear on the verified ingredient list.
“Anti-Melasma” is the product name. This is cosmetic skincare for the appearance of uneven tone and dark marks, not a medical treatment for melasma.
How to use
CARE:NEL's directions
Use an appropriate amount morning and evening and spread it evenly.
Simpli Start-Safe
Introduce it as one new leave-on product at a time so you can judge comfort and tolerance. Keep the cleanser and daytime sunscreen that already suit you steady while you introduce it.
Where it fits
Cleanse, use any existing serum you still need, then apply this cream. Finish your morning routine with sunscreen. A toner is optional; you do not need to buy one just to use this cream.
Pause if you develop persistent redness, swelling or itching. Do not apply it to open wounds, and seek professional advice for a significant or worsening reaction.
Ingredients
Key ingredients: 5% niacinamide, tranexamic acid and 2% cica (Centella asiatica extract). The formula also contains glycerin, shea butter and madecassoside. Fragrance (Parfum) is present.
Full ingredient list
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Fragrance (Parfum), Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tranexamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Myristic Acid, Madecassoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool.
Product specifications
| Weight | 0.04 kg |
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| Dimensions | 0.00 × 0.00 × 0.00 cm |
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Common questions
What is this cream mainly for?
Its role here is a moisturising final step with tone-focused ingredients for the appearance of dark marks and uneven tone.
Does it treat melasma?
No. “Anti-Melasma” is the product name. This is cosmetic skincare and is not presented by Simpli as a medical treatment for melasma.
Do I need another niacinamide or tranexamic-acid serum?
Not automatically. If this cream already fills the tone-focused role you wanted, adding another overlapping serum may only make the routine more complicated.
Can I use it in the morning?
Yes. CARE:NEL's directions allow morning and evening use. Finish your morning routine with sunscreen.
Is it fragrance-free?
No. Fragrance (Parfum), citronellol, farnesol, geraniol and linalool appear on the verified ingredient list.
Will it replace my sunscreen?
No. This is a moisturising cream, not a sunscreen. Keep a separate daytime sunscreen.
How quickly should I expect dark marks to change?
There is no guaranteed timetable. Avoid adding more overlapping treatments simply to chase a faster result; consistency and tolerance matter.
Not sure whether it fits your routine?
Ask Simpli about this cream and tell us what you already use. You may be able to keep your current routine without another purchase.
BEFORE YOU BUY
You may already have what you need
A better routine is not always a bigger routine. Check whether this product adds a job your current routine is actually missing.
Keep what works
Keep a well-tolerated moisturiser or tone-focused product that already covers the same role. Replace or add only when there is a clear reason.
You may not need to buy this
Wait if your skin is irritated, fragranced skincare does not suit you, or your current routine already covers this role.