VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100 ingredients, decoded
What VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100 is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
A daily first-step booster with micro-sized cica "reedles" meant to hydrate, brighten dull skin and help later products absorb.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Cica: soothing botanical, a K-beauty staple.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- May irritate sensitive skin: Propolis Extract. Patch-test first.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Dipropylene GlycolHumectant
- GlycerinHumectant
- NiacinamideActive ingredient
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (43)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products. | Humectant |
| 3 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 4 | Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 5 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 6 | Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil마카다미아씨오일Nourishing nut oil. | Plant oil |
| 7 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 8 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate에틸헥실팔미테이트Emollient ester with a smooth feel. | Emollient |
| 9 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer소듐아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 10 | Polyisobutene폴리아이소부텐Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 11 | Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 12 | Glycereth-26글리세레스-26Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 13 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 14 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 15 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 16 | Sodium Polyacrylate소듐폴리아크릴레이트Thickener and texture enhancer. | Thickener / texture |
| 17 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 18 | Centella Asiatica Extract병풀추출물Cica: soothing botanical, a K-beauty staple.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 19 | Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside카프릴릴/카프릴글루코사이드Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 20 | Sorbitan Oleate솔비탄올리에이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 21 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 22 | Propolis Extract프로폴리스추출물Bee-derived extract; soothing but a known allergen for some. | Plant extract |
| 23 | Asiaticoside아시아티코사이드Active compound from centella.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 24 | Madecassoside마데카소사이드Active compound from centella; soothing and barrier-supporting.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 25 | Madecassic Acid마데카식애씨드Centella asiatica compound, used for soothing and recovery.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 26 | Asiatic Acid아시아틱애씨드Centella compound used for soothing and repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 27 | Glycine글라이신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 28 | Serine세린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 29 | Glutamic Acid글루타믹애씨드Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 30 | Aspartic Acid아스파틱애씨드Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 31 | Leucine류신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 32 | Alanine알라닌Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 33 | Lysine라이신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 34 | Arginine알지닌Amino acid used as a gentle pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 35 | Tyrosine타이로신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 36 | Phenylalanine페닐알라닌Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 37 | Threonine트레오닌Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 38 | Proline프롤린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 39 | Valine발린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 40 | Isoleucine아이소류신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 41 | Histidine히스티딘Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 42 | Methionine메티오닌Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 43 | Cysteine시스테인Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.