Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycol distearate + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Young Cica p H Balancing Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, coco-betaine, coconut acid, glyceryl stearate, glycol distearate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, 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: coco-betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy31 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Centella asiatica extract~22–33%
- 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 extractGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl isethionate~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateWater~3.2–4.9%
Glycol distearate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCoconut acid~1.4–2%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateCoco-betaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateSodium isethionate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~0.35–0.85%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcohol1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.7%
Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.7%
Citric acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCentella asiatica leaf 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractPolyquaternium-10~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilMentha arvensis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilAmyris balsamifera bark oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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 extractButylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 glycolSodium chloride~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractPropanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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 extractDiospyros kaki leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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 extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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 extractCastanea crenata shell extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed pea protein~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cynanchum atratum extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phytosterols~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsLecithin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSqualane~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneOlea europaea fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilMentha suaveolens leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ceramide np~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npButyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterThymus vulgaris leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris leaf extractIngredient list view
Centella asiatica extract, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Water, Glycol distearate, Glyceryl stearate, Coconut acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Coco-betaine, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Sodium isethionate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric acid, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl glycol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Disodium edta, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Propanediol, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Cynanchum atratum extract, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Mentha suaveolens leaf extract, Ceramide np, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract
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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.
| MEDI-PEELYoung Cica pH Balancing CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | FORENCOSMoringa Mild Cleansing Foam | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | I'm fromRice Whip Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | $19.30 | $18.30−$1.00 | $4.09−$15.21 | $10.47−$8.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 21 | 7 of 21 | 4 of 21 |
| Key difference | — | Diglycerin | Madecassoside | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 35 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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