Finally — a moisturizer that oily and blemish-prone skin actually wants to use.
Breathable, peptide-powered hydration that never feels greasy — for a calmer, more balanced, smoother-looking complexion.*
Oily and blemish-prone skin often skips moisturizer — because so many options feel too heavy or too greasy. Cica Peptide Barrier Gel Cream changes that. A lightweight gel-cream texture that absorbs fast without greasiness or residue. Niacinamide helps skin look more balanced and less shiny, and refines the look of pores. Centella Asiatica calms the look of redness. Ceramide NP and Hyaluronic Acid hydrate without heaviness. Use it morning and night after cleansing and serum. Skin feels the difference — and looks it too.*
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The oily-skin trap
Oily skin needs moisture too — just not the heavy kind.
Here's a common oily-skin mistake: skipping moisturizer. When skin feels dehydrated, it can look shinier, not less. The answer isn't less moisture — it's the right moisture. Cica Peptide Barrier Gel Cream is formulated for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin. Lightweight gel texture that sinks in fast. Niacinamide to help skin look more balanced and refine the look of pores. Ceramide NP to help maintain the moisture barrier without heaviness. Hyaluronic Acid for lasting hydration that feels weightless. You don't have to choose between hydrated and matte-looking. This gives you both.*
What changes, and when
Hydration without the heaviness. That's what this gel cream does.
For oily and blemish-prone skin, a moisturizer has to hydrate without feeling heavy. Cica Peptide Barrier Gel Cream checks every box: lightweight and fast-absorbing, fragrance-free, and formulated with niacinamide to help skin look more balanced while it hydrates. Layer it over your serum morning and night. Within one to two weeks, skin typically looks more balanced and less shiny, with more refined-looking pores. Within four to six weeks, texture looks smoother and skin looks more supple with Matrixyl® Synthe'6® peptide. This is the moisturizer oily skin has been waiting for.*
Hydrated and refreshed — never greasy
The gel-cream absorbs in seconds with a lightweight, non-greasy finish. Skin feels hydrated and refreshed from the first application.*
Less shine, more refined-looking pores
With morning-and-night use, skin looks more balanced and less shiny, and pores look more refined.*
Smoother texture, softer-looking fine lines
With continued daily use, texture looks visibly smoother, skin looks more supple, and the look of fine lines softens.*
Individual results may vary. Use it morning and night — consistency is what makes peptide skincare pay off.
What it actually feels like
The payoff isn't on the label. It's in the mirror.
The midday check
Catching your reflection mid-afternoon and seeing skin that looks balanced, not slick.
Your morning routine
A lightweight gel-cream that sinks in fast, so you can move on to the next step without waiting.
Up close
Skin that looks calmer, smoother and more even — no heavy film, no greasy finish.
Too many moisturizers feel too heavy. This one was made to feel like nothing.
Oily and blemish-prone skin isn't just about shine — it's also about the look of redness, post-blemish marks, and a barrier that takes a lot of cleansing and actives. Cica Peptide Barrier Gel Cream covers it all. Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles calm the look of redness. Niacinamide helps skin look more balanced and helps even out the look of tone. Ceramide NP helps lock in moisture. Matrixyl® Synthe'6® peptide visibly smooths texture and helps skin look firmer over time. Gel-cream texture. Fast-absorbing. Zero heaviness. Apply after cleansing and serum. Balanced-looking skin doesn't have to feel dry.*
Signal peptides
A peptide complex that visibly smooths the look of fine lines and helps skin look firmer and more supple.*
Centella Asiatica (Cica)
Plant-derived centella leaf vesicles calm the look of redness and help stressed-looking skin look more even and comfortable.*
Niacinamide
Helps skin look more balanced and less shiny, refines the look of pores, and supports a brighter, more even-looking tone.*
Ceramide NP
A skin-identical lipid that helps lock in moisture, keeping skin feeling smooth, comfortable and resilient.*
Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane
The brand's hydration foundation: hyaluronic acid draws in and holds moisture, and lightweight squalane softens without heaviness — for plumper, smoother-looking skin.*
An honest comparison
Cica Peptide vs. a typical rich face cream
Cica Peptide Barrier Gel Cream
- Signal peptides for visibly smoother-looking skin
- Cica + niacinamide to calm the look of redness and shine
- Ceramide NP + hyaluronic acid for lightweight, lasting hydration
- Fragrance-free & clean — no parabens or sulfates
- Third-party tested, MoCRA registered, made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients
Typical rich face cream
- Hydration only — no peptides
- Heavy textures that can feel greasy on oily skin
- Little to calm the look of redness or shine
- Often includes added fragrance
- Sourcing and testing often not disclosed
The hero active
The moisturizer for people who hate moisturizer.
When skin is going through a rough patch, it's tempting to drop your routine — but that's when a steady, simple step helps most. Cica Peptide Barrier Gel Cream is designed to be the stable foundation your routine keeps. Fragrance-free. Squalane and Ceramide NP help maintain the moisture barrier while Centella Asiatica calms the look of redness and helps stressed-looking skin feel comfortable. Niacinamide helps skin look more balanced and more even over time. Lightweight enough to layer under SPF in the morning. Supportive enough to use as your final step at night. A moisturizer sensitive-feeling skin can count on.*
How to use it
Smooth on. Massage in. That's it.
Cleanse, then serum
Start with clean skin and apply your serum first. The gel-cream is the final step that seals it all in.
Massage in
Smooth a desired amount over dry skin on the face, neck and décolletage. It absorbs fast with a lightweight, non-greasy finish.
Use morning & night
Use it day or night. Give it 4–6 weeks of consistent use for the smoothest-, most balanced-looking results.*
Build your routine
Complete the routine
Barrier Boost Gel Cleanser
A gentle gel cleanser with ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid that lifts away oil and impurities without stripping — skin feels soft and balanced, never tight.
Hyaluronic Acid
Pure, high-performance hyaluronic acid — the brand's foundation ingredient. Layer it under the gel-cream so every active works on well-hydrated skin.*
Don't just take our word
What customers are saying
Great
Feels great on my face and don't feel heavy just what I was looking for
I love all of Asterwood products so far! Great products great price fast shipping!
Common questions
Everything to know before your first jar
Skin feels hydrated and refreshed from the first use, with a lightweight, non-greasy finish. With morning and night use, expect more balanced-, less shiny-looking skin and more refined-looking pores in 1–2 weeks, and smoother-looking texture and fine lines in 4–6 weeks. Individual results may vary.*
It's designed for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin — and for anyone who wants lightweight hydration that also targets the early look of fine lines. If you're under a dermatologist's care, check with them before adding any new skincare product.
The key actives are signal peptides, centella asiatica (cica) leaf vesicles, niacinamide, ceramide NP, squalane and hyaluronic acid, in a fragrance-free gel-cream base. You'll find the full ingredient list on the product page.
It's fragrance-free, with no parabens or sulfates, and it's developed by chemists and third-party tested. Patch test before first use, especially if you have sensitive skin. For external use only; avoid direct contact with eyes; discontinue use if irritation occurs. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare provider before starting new actives.
Absolutely — Asterwood is built to mix and match. Use it as the final step after cleanser and serum; it pairs well with Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Copper Peptides Serum or Vegan PDRN Serum. Everything works better on hydrated skin.
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Simple. Clean. Effective.
Lightweight hydration. Nothing heavy.
Signal peptides, cica, niacinamide, ceramide NP and hyaluronic acid — in one clean, fragrance-free gel-cream for calmer-, smoother-, more balanced-looking skin. Hydrate, balance and refine in one lightweight step.*
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Free of parabens, sulfates and fragrances. Never tested on animals.
*These statements describe the appearance and feel of skin. Cica Peptide Barrier Gel Cream is a cosmetic; it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, or to affect the structure or function of the body. Cosmetic results vary from person to person. For external use only; avoid direct contact with eyes; discontinue use if irritation occurs; keep out of reach of children. MoCRA registration is a cosmetic safety and listing framework and does not imply FDA approval. Patch test before first use.
