PRODUCT REVIEW
Mixa Cica Repair Balm
Can it cause trouble?
Appears in
6 routines
Added by Hannahglen
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Moisturises, Soothes & Protects Dry skin feeling damaged and irritated .
helianthus annuus seed oil
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
butyrospermum parkii butter
3.3% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ribes nigrum seed oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
AU Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
alcohol
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
3.3% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| Mixa - Cica Repair Balm |  Etude House - Soon Jung Barrier Intensive 2x Cream Sponsored |  La Roche-Posay - Soothing and Repairing Balm Duo |  Cetaphil - PRO Moisturising Night Cream |  Altruist - Moisturising Fluid 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid |  Kiehl's - Centella Sensitive Cica-Cream |  Obagi - Hydrate Facial Moisturizer |  Perricone MD - Hypoallergenic Nourishing Moisturizer |  BIOTHERM - BLUE THERAPY REVITALIZE MOISTURIZING DAY CREAM |  Maruderm - Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream |  Sothys - Soothing Velvet Cream |  Dr Sam's - Flawless Moisturiser | |
| Price | ||||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
57%
|
67%
|
61%
|
61%
|
60%
|
59%
|
59%
|
58%
|
58%
|
57%
|
57%
| |
| Key ingredients |
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
|
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
3.3% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
panthenol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Show more
Potential irritants
alcohol
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
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
aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
3.3% -
4.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
All ingredients
dimethicone
6.8% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
hydrogenated polyisobutene
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Trihydroxystearin, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Alcohol, Bht, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Magnesium sulfate, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology