Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser
Cleanser

Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser

B-Lab
25Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
64% Natural36% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTLauryl BetaineGOODSodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateMODERATEGlycerinEXCELLENTSaltEXCELLENTDecyl Glucoside (Gentle Surfactant)GOOD

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.7 — Ineffective
5.7
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.7
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.7: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.7, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Micellar WaterDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

64% natural36% synthetic
16 natural 9 synthetic

Based on 25 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural and 36% synthetic.

Surfactants1 surfactant
Surfactant typeGentle

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning9:Lauryl Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Levulinic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract... +1 more
type of chemical entity7:Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium EDTA
surfactant - cleansing6:Lauryl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Decyl Glucoside, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Laurate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich foam that transforms from gel to creamy lather
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.