Key Takeaway
The Light On Centella + Vita C Serum costs PKR 5995 on BigBasket.pk with nationwide Cash on Delivery. Here is what centella does and how to avoid fakes.
The genuine centella serum price in Pakistan on BigBasket.pk is PKR 5995 for the Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C — a formula combining Centella asiatica extract with Vitamin C, sold with Cash on Delivery to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and the rest of the country.
If you came here hunting for a specific Korean cult name like a Cica ampoule from Skin1004 or Purito, we will be upfront: BigBasket.pk does not currently stock those exact SKUs. What we do stock is a real centella-based serum plus a small lineup of hydrating and brightening alternatives from CeraVe, COSRX and L'Oreal Paris that solve the same skin problems centella is famous for.
Centella Serum Price in Pakistan: The Real Numbers
On BigBasket.pk, the Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C is priced at PKR 5995, sold as a single item and shipped nationwide with Cash on Delivery. That figure is worth anchoring, because centella-labelled serums swirling around Pakistani retail range wildly — from under PKR 1000 for unbranded "Cica" bottles sold on marketplaces to PKR 4000-9000 for imported Korean originals bought through proper import channels, with import duty, currency conversion and courier costs baked into the higher end.
The gap between those numbers is not really about ingredient cost. Pure Centella asiatica extract is cheap to source; what you are paying for is formulation quality, concentration, stability testing and — critically in this category — proof that the bottle in your hand is not a relabelled, watered-down copy. A serum priced at a few hundred rupees claiming to be an imported Cica formula should raise a flag before it raises your skin's glow.
If your budget sits closer to PKR 1800-3000, you will land instead in Vitamin C or hyaluronic acid territory rather than true centella — options like the Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum at PKR 1995 or the L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Serum (15ml) at PKR 1799 sit in that bracket, though neither contains centella itself.
What Centella Asiatica (Cica) Actually Does for Skin
Centella asiatica — often shortened to "Cica" on Korean packaging — is a leafy herb studied for four active compounds: madecassoside, asiaticoside, madecassic acid and asiatic acid, collectively called centelloids. Together they calm visible redness, support collagen synthesis, and help repair a compromised skin barrier, which is why the ingredient shows up so often in post-procedure, rosacea-adjacent and "sensitive skin" formulas rather than pure anti-aging ones.
For Pakistani skin, centella earns its keep in two specific situations. First, Karachi's humidity and Lahore or Islamabad's dry winter air both stress the skin barrier in opposite ways — humidity via clogged pores and heat rash, winter via transepidermal water loss and flaking — and centella's soothing, barrier-supporting action works in both climates. Second, it plays well with active ingredients like retinol and Vitamin C that can sting on wheatish-to-deep skin tones prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; pairing an actives-heavy routine with a centella step reduces the redness that often precedes dark marks.
It is not, however, a brightening or exfoliating ingredient, and it will not fade existing pigmentation on its own. If your main goal is tone-evening rather than calming, a Vitamin C serum from the list below will move the needle faster than centella alone.
Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C — A Closer Look
The Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C (PKR 5995) pairs Centella asiatica extract with Vitamin C in one lightweight formula, aiming to calm irritation while still delivering a brightness boost — a combination that suits combination and normal-to-oily skin types looking for one step instead of two separate serums.
Because it carries Vitamin C alongside the centella, it is best applied in the morning under sunscreen, where the antioxidant support helps counter environmental stress from Karachi's pollution and sun exposure. If your skin is actively reactive — flushing, stinging, or peeling — patch test first, since the Vitamin C component behaves differently from a pure, fragrance-free centella-only formula and can feel sharper on compromised skin.
At PKR 5995, it is priced above the Garnier and L'Oreal entries on this list and below CeraVe's premium serums, reflecting its position as a specialty combination formula rather than a mass-market single-ingredient serum. Ordering through BigBasket.pk with Cash on Delivery also removes the authenticity guesswork that comes with buying centella or Cica products from unverified sellers.
| Product | What It Is | Price (PKR) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C | Genuine Centella Serum | PKR 5,995 | Redness & barrier repair |
| CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 10% 1 OZ | Vitamin C + HA Combo | PKR 6,370 | Dull, dehydrated skin |
| CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum – 30 ml | Ceramide-HA Soother | PKR 5,500 | Sensitive, barrier-stressed skin |
| Cosrx The Vitamin C 23 Serum/20Gm | K-Beauty Brightening Pick | PKR 5,300 | Uneven tone, dullness |
| Loreal 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum -15ml | Budget Hydrating Serum | PKR 1,850 | Oily skin, tight budget |
Prices correct as of July 2026. Cash on Delivery available across Pakistan.
Why Counterfeit Centella Serums Are a Real Risk in Local Markets
Centella and "Cica" products rode the K-beauty wave hard, and that popularity made them one of the most counterfeited serum categories in Pakistani open markets and unverified online stores. Common warning signs include prices that undercut genuine imported stock by 70% or more, packaging text with visibly wrong Korean or English spelling, batch codes that do not match the brand's official format, and a texture or scent that differs bottle to bottle even under the same label.
Because centella serums are marketed as gentle and safe for sensitive skin, a counterfeit is arguably riskier than a fake actives product — buyers apply it liberally, sometimes to already-irritated skin, trusting a "calming" claim that a diluted or contaminated fake cannot deliver. Reports of breakouts, stinging and zero improvement from bazaar-bought Cica serums are common precisely because the bottle was never what the label claimed.
Buying through BigBasket.pk with Cash on Delivery sidesteps that risk for the products on this list: you inspect the sealed bottle at your doorstep in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or anywhere in Pakistan before paying, and every listed price and product here is what is actually in stock — not a marketplace re-listing of unknown origin.
No Skin1004 or Purito Here — What to Buy Instead
Being direct: if you searched for a specific Korean centella brand — Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule, Purito Centella Unscented Serum, or COSRX's own centella line — BigBasket.pk does not carry those exact products right now. Rather than substitute a loosely related item and call it the same thing, here is how the current lineup actually maps to common centella-shopper goals.
- For soothing plus hydration without Vitamin C: the CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum (30ml) at PKR 5500 (was PKR 7900) uses ceramides and hyaluronic acid to calm and plump barrier-compromised skin, a similar end goal to centella via a different ingredient route.
- For a budget hydrating step: the L'Oreal 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum (15ml) at PKR 1850 (was PKR 2500) is a lower-cost entry for oily or combination skin that just needs moisture without added actives.
- For Korean-formula brightening in place of a Cica-plus-Vitamin-C ampoule: Cosrx The Vitamin C 23 Serum at PKR 5300 (was PKR 6750) delivers the concentrated, K-beauty-formulated brightening that centella-and-C combo products are often bought alongside.
- For a hydration-plus-Vitamin-C combo closer in spirit to the Light On formula: CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid at PKR 6370 (was PKR 7400) pairs 10% Vitamin C with hyaluronic acid for skin that needs both brightening and moisture, without the centella.
None of these alternatives replace centella's specific calming compounds — only the Light On Serum on this list actually contains Centella asiatica. Treat them as complements, not substitutes, if your priority genuinely is that ingredient.
Building a Centella-Friendly Routine
A simple, Pakistan-climate-aware order: cleanse, apply the Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C, follow with a hydrating layer if your skin runs dry (the CeraVe or L'Oreal hyaluronic acid options above both work here), then seal with sunscreen in the morning or a moisturizer at night. Centella-Vitamin C combinations are generally a daytime step because of the antioxidant, sun-protective role Vitamin C plays.
Avoid stacking this serum on the same night as a strong retinol like CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum or the CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum — alternate nights instead, since layering Vitamin C with retinol in the same session can increase irritation, especially on skin that is already using centella because it runs reactive. In Lahore and Islamabad's dry winter months, add a barrier-focused moisturizer on top regardless of which serum you use, since centella soothes but does not seal in moisture the way an occlusive or ceramide cream does.
Browse the full range on the Skin Care category page to build out a routine around whichever combination fits your skin type and budget.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming any cheap "Cica" or "Centella" bottle in a local market is genuine — most under-priced ones are diluted or counterfeit.
- Layering the Vitamin-C-containing Light On Serum with a retinol in the same routine step, which can spike irritation.
- Expecting centella to brighten skin or fade dark spots — it calms and repairs, it does not exfoliate or lighten pigmentation.
- Skipping sunscreen after a Vitamin C-centella combo serum in the morning, which undoes the antioxidant benefit.
- Searching for a specific Korean brand name and grabbing the first "similar-looking" local bottle instead of checking what's actually verified in stock.
- Applying a brand-new centella serum straight onto actively broken-out or irritated skin without patch testing first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of centella serum in Pakistan?+
On BigBasket.pk, the Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C costs PKR 5995 with nationwide Cash on Delivery. Unbranded "Cica" bottles sold cheaper in local markets are usually a sign of dilution or counterfeiting rather than a genuine bargain.
Is centella serum good for acne-prone or sensitive skin?+
Yes — centella's madecassoside and asiaticoside content calms redness and supports barrier repair, which suits reactive and acne-prone skin. Patch test first if your skin is actively broken out, since the Light On Serum also contains Vitamin C, which can feel sharper than a pure centella-only formula.
Does BigBasket.pk sell Skin1004 or Purito centella products?+
No, BigBasket.pk does not currently stock those specific Korean brands. The centella product available is the Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C at PKR 5995, alongside hydrating and brightening alternatives from CeraVe, COSRX and L'Oreal Paris.
Can I use a centella serum with Vitamin C or retinol?+
A combo formula like the Light On Serum already blends centella with Vitamin C and is best used in the morning under sunscreen. Keep a strong retinol, such as CeraVe's Skin Renewing or Resurfacing Retinol Serums, for alternate nights rather than the same routine step to avoid over-irritating skin.
How do I know if a centella or Cica serum is fake?+
Warning signs include a price far below genuine imported stock, misspelled Korean or English text on the packaging, mismatched batch codes, and inconsistent texture or scent between bottles of the same label. Buying through a Cash-on-Delivery retailer like BigBasket.pk lets you inspect the sealed bottle before paying.
What's the difference between "Cica" and "Centella" on a label?+
They refer to the same plant — Cica is simply Korean skincare marketing shorthand for Centella asiatica. Both terms point to the same active compounds, madecassoside and asiaticoside, responsible for the ingredient's soothing effect.
The Short Version
TL;DR: The only genuine centella serum on BigBasket.pk is the Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C at PKR 5995 with nationwide Cash on Delivery — we don't stock Skin1004 or Purito's Cica lines, so if you need a hydrating or brightening alternative instead, browse the Skin Care category for CeraVe, COSRX and L'Oreal options.
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Our beauty and skincare experts at BigBasket.pk write evidence-based guides tailored for Pakistan — covering the products, ingredients, and routines that work best for South Asian skin types, Pakistan's climate, and every budget.
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