BRAIN COSMOS Cica Prime Face Lotion Skin Repair Acne Care
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Brand from Japan BRAIN COSMOS. To smooth and moisturized skin. To smooth and moisturized skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, diglycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Cica extract + AHA (malic acid) soothe sensitive skin, and AHA malic acid makes skin beautifully conditioned.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Cica Prime Face Lotion Skin Repair Acne Care”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDiglycerin~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinPropanediol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBetaine~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineBis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-80 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.3%
Sodium citrate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePpg-6-decyltetradeceth-30~0.4–0.95%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilParfum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMalic acid~0.3–0.7%
Glycyrrhizic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyldecanol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolAlcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractMalus domestica fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractChrysanthemum indicum extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urea~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMalus domestica fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractMel~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractThymus vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Roe extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractLecithin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, Bis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-80 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Unknown, Parfum, Citric acid, Malic acid, Glycyrrhizic acid, Hexyldecanol, Alcohol, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Unknown, Centella asiatica extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Chrysanthemum indicum extract, Urea, Xanthan gum, Malus domestica fruit extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Unknown, Mel, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract, Roe extract, Unknown, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Lecithin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BRAIN COSMOSCica Prime Face Lotion Skin Repair Acne CareYOUR PRODUCT | Ishizawa-LabSukoyaka Suhada Urea Moisture Lotion | GUERLAINOrchide Impriale - The Light Cream | CliniqueMoisture Surge™ Hydrating Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | $19.00 | $30.00+$11.00 | $780.00+$761.00 | $19.90+$0.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ng | Adenosine | Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"BRAIN COSMOS - Cica Prime Face Lotion Skin Repair Acne Care" is effective for: Moisturizing
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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