Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser(2) (2024)
Cleanser

Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser(2) (2024)

B-Lab
17Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
59% Natural41% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTCoco Betaine (Mild Surfactant)GOODMethyl Gluceth-20EXCELLENTCica (Centella)MODERATEDipropylene Glycol (Solvent)GOOD

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, 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
Foam CleanserDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

59% natural41% synthetic
10 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural and 41% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity6:Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
solvent4:Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 2-Hexanediol
humectant2:Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel or lotion that foams gently
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.