Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 isostearate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“This Cica Farm Calming Cleansing Balm deeply cleanses your skin along with a soothing effect.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-4 oleate, polyglyceryl-6 isostearate, polyglyceryl-6 oleate, polyhydroxystearic acid, sodium cocoyl glutamate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePolyglyceryl-4 laurate~3.6–5.3%
Isopropyl myristate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateSynthetic wax~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPolyglyceryl-6 isostearate~2.6–4%
Centella asiatica extract~2–3.1%
- 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 extractWater~1.5–2.3%
Parfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl caprylate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglyceryl-4 oleate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.4–1%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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~0.35–0.8%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.75%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCarapa guaianensis seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
More about Carapa guaianensis seed oilSodium chloride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractSaururus chinensis leaf/root extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractAmber powder~0.15–0.6%
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractMadecassic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAsiaticoside~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidCassia italica leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Corallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilBellis perennis flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractPeucedanum graveolens extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Might have an antioxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Peucedanum graveolens extractCymbopogon citratus extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCamellia japonica leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractEruca sativa leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lepidium sativum sprout extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare sprout extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea italica sprout extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Isopropyl myristate, Synthetic wax, Polyglyceryl-6 isostearate, Centella asiatica extract, Water, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Carapa guaianensis seed oil, Sodium chloride, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Saururus chinensis leaf/root extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Amber powder, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Madecassic acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Cassia italica leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Bellis perennis flower extract, Peucedanum graveolens extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Eruca sativa leaf extract, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Triticum vulgare sprout extract, Brassica oleracea italica sprout extract, Tocopherol
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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.
| Farm StayCica Farm Calming Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | skintificCentella Deep Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover | BLACK ROUGERice Skinbare Cleansing Balm | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 46% | 34% |
| Price | — | $29.55 | $20.70 | $17.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 17 | 8 of 17 | 4 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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