Purito might not have the mainstream sparkle of some global giants, yet within skincare circles its reputation for gentle ingredient lists and eco awareness is hard to ignore. I have admired the brand’s no-nonsense formulas for years so when the Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack landed on my desk curiosity peaked.
The name is a bit of a mouthful, almost like someone tried to squeeze every buzzword into one sentence, but it tells you exactly what Purito promises: a centella-powered night cream that claims to soothe irritation, top up hydration and wake you with a sturdier skin barrier thanks to ceramide, squalane and hyaluronic acid. Apply it as the final step, go to bed, wake up supposedly glowing. Simple enough.
To see whether that promise holds water I swapped out my usual overnight treatment and devoted two full weeks to this lilac-tubed cream, tracking everything from texture to morning after bounce. The goal was to decide if it deserves a spot on your bathroom shelf and your bank statement.
Disclaimer: this is not a paid or sponsored review. All opinions are my own based on personal use and your mileage may vary because skin is wonderfully individual.
What Is Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack?
This is an overnight treatment, a category of products designed to sit on the skin for several uninterrupted hours while you sleep. The idea is simple: your skin’s repair processes peak at night, so formulas that seal in moisture and deliver soothing ingredients can work more efficiently than they might during the day when you are exposed to sun, pollution and the stop-start of a busy routine.
Purito positions the Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack as a multitasking night cream that targets three common needs at once: calming irritation, reinforcing the skin barrier and replacing lost hydration. It leans on Centella Asiatica extract for the soothing and barrier support, while ceramide, squalane and hyaluronic acid form a moisture trio aimed at preventing overnight water loss and cushioning the skin’s surface.
Applied as the final step of an evening routine, the cream is meant to create a light occlusive layer that locks in any serums beneath it and continues releasing humectants and lipids until morning. In short, it is a leave-on mask for people who want more than a basic moisturizer but less commitment than a ten-step regimen.
Did It Work?
I benched my regular overnight treatment for three full days before starting the test – look at me going all peer-review level scientific. Over the next 14 nights I applied a grape-sized blob as the final step after my serum and let it sink in while Netflix scrolled its way to “Are you still watching?”
The texture feels like a classic gel-cream, cushy without sliding off the face. On the first night it absorbed in about a minute leaving the faintest occlusive film. By morning my skin felt soft though a touch tacky, almost like there was still product clinging on. Nothing dramatic happened in those first few days besides a nice plumped look around my nose where I normally see dehydration lines.
Midway through the fortnight I noticed a pattern: if I layered something heavier underneath, the sleeping pack played well and I woke up with calm, evenly toned skin. If I tried using it solo after cleanser and toner it didn’t completely stave off that tight feeling I sometimes get by breakfast. The namesake Centella definitely kept redness in check after a late-night screen marathon but I cannot say it did much for the tiny flaky patch on my chin. Hydration was decent yet not mind-blowing.
By day 14 my complexion looked about two shades fresher than when I started but not markedly stronger or more resilient. I did not experience clogged pores or breakouts which is a win in my book. Still, the cream never delivered that wow moment that makes you mentally reorder before the jar is half empty.
So did it work? Partly. It soothed and cushioned just fine and the formula is gentle enough for nightly use but the hydration ceiling felt lower than promised and my barrier did not feel especially fortified. Nice to try, not a must-have, and for now my shelf space remains reserved for something with a little more oomph.
Main Ingredients Explained
Centella Asiatica Extract sits at the top of the list and that is not tokenism. This antioxidant rich botanical is packed with asiaticoside madecassoside asiatic acid and madecassic acid, four compounds that have been shown to dial down inflammation and coax skin to produce more of its own barrier lipids. If redness or a compromised barrier are your daily nemesis you will appreciate the steady comfort Centella provides here.
Ceramide NP teams up with hydrogenated lecithin and sunflower seed oil to simulate the glue that keeps skin cells snug. This lipid trio helps reduce transepidermal water loss overnight so you wake up less parched. To pull water into those fresh ceramide reinforced gaps Purito adds glycerin butylene glycol and low molecular weight sodium hyaluronate. Think of these humectants as little sponges that grab moisture from deeper layers then hold it at the surface until morning.
On the occlusive side you get squalane caprylic/capric triglyceride and jojoba oil. All three create a breathable seal that locks in whatever serum cocktail you applied first. Worth noting for acne prone readers: caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetyl alcohol carry a moderate comedogenic score which means they can occasionally trap oil and debris in very clog prone skin leading to bumps. If you break out from coconut derivatives approach with caution or patch test before committing to full face use.
There is also a quiet supporting cast of panthenol and green tea extract that lends extra soothing prowess plus a gentle antioxidant kick. No added fragrance or essential oils make the formula a good pick for sensitive noses.
Every raw material here is plant derived so the sleeping pack is suitable for vegans and vegetarians provided you are comfortable with sugarcane sourced squalane rather than shark liver. Purito confirms the supply chain is cruelty free.
Pregnancy wise the ingredient deck contains no retinoids salicylic acid or strong exfoliants that commonly raise red flags, still any topical should be cleared with your healthcare provider before regular use during pregnancy or nursing.
Finally the pH hovers around a skin friendly 5.5 and the airtight tube packaging keeps those actives stable far longer than an open jar would. The downside is that the heavier emollients make the cream slow to rinse from pillowcases so side sleepers may want to wait a few minutes before face meets cotton.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks of nightly use these are the points that stood out.
What Works Well:
- Calms redness quickly thanks to the high Centella concentration and added panthenol
- Gel cream texture layers easily over serums without pilling and stays breathable overnight
- No added fragrance and housed in a sanitary squeeze tube which keeps actives stable
- Mid range price for the generous amount of product
What to Consider:
- Hydration may fall short for very dry skin if used alone
- Leaves a slightly tacky finish that can transfer to pillowcases
- Contains caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetyl alcohol which can clog pores in acne prone skin
My Final Thoughts
After two weeks of pillowside companionship the Dermide Cica Barrier Sleeping Pack lands squarely in the reliable-but-not-revelatory camp. At 7/10 it earns points for a calming formula, a respectable vegan creds list and its knack for keeping redness quiet through late-night streaming sessions. It loses a few for that morning tackiness and for being a little light on heavy-duty hydration when used solo. If your skin is normal to combination, prone to mood swings and you appreciate fragrance-free minimalism this could be your low-drama night cap. Chronically parched or flake-prone complexions may crave something richer, while the very oily and clog-sensitive might prefer a silicone-gel texture instead of lipids like caprylic/capric triglyceride.
I have rotated more overnight treatments than I care to admit so I feel the trial was fair. Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes, but with qualifiers: patch-test first and maybe keep a facial oil handy for nights when central heating is ruthless. I would not hand it to someone hunting for transformative barrier-repair miracles or pillow-proof matte finishes.
If the texture or performance does not quite sound like your jam there are worthy alternatives I have put through their paces. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is an excellent covers-all-bases option that somehow feels cosy and breathable on every skin type I have tried it on and it is kinder on the wallet. For a silkier gel-cream experience with a little more bounce in the morning Advanced Night Restore by Medik8 rarely disappoints. Those who like their skincare with a side of hydration clouds might gravitate toward the Water Sleeping Mask by LANEIGE while anyone wanting a cushy lavender-scented cocoon that visibly smooths lines overnight could look at Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep by IT Cosmetics.
Before you dive in a quick nagging reminder: patch test any new product even if it looks benign on paper, sorry for sounding like the over-protective parent you never asked for. Keep expectations realistic, use it consistently and remember that any glow, plumpness or barrier boost will only stick around as long as you keep up the routine.