iSOi CICAGO Cica Clearing Bubble Cleanser

iSOi CICAGO Cica Clearing Bubble Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“CICAGO Cica Clearing Bubble Cleanser”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lauryl betaine, lauryl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~4.2–6.3%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~3.4–5.1%
Lauryl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.1–3.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~3.4–5.1%est.
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract—High~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.2–6.3%est.
Lauryl betaineHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Sericin—Medium~1.3–1.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Centella asiatica extractA 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.Medium~0.2–0.7%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Lauryl glucoside~4.2–6.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~3.4–5.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Lauryl betaine~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium chloride~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sericin~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation
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Cnidium monnieri fruit extract~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Viscum album extract~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Panthenol~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Citric acid~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Castanea crenata shell extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Salix alba bark extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

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Centella asiatica extract~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

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.

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation
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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessEvens skin toneAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Lauryl betaine, Sodium chloride, Sericin, Cnidium monnieri fruit extract, Viscum album extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Panthenol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citric acid, Castanea crenata shell extract, Salix alba bark extract, Centella asiatica extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Limonene

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 63 of 63 of 6
Key difference—Sodium HyaluronateSalicylic AcidSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Irritancy High Low Medium Medium
Drying alcohol——— Contains drying alcohol
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