NUDESTIX Cica Cleansing Jelly Milk Face Cleanser

NUDESTIX Cica Cleansing Jelly Milk Face Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sucrose laurate, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Cica Cleansing Jelly Milk Face Cleanser”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2.8–4.2%
Sorbitan sesquioleateEffect: HighUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2–3%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2–3%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~0.45–1.05%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~0.15–0.7%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.6–9.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Lupinus albus seed extractA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Centella asiatica leaf 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.Medium~0.4–0.9%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~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~22–33%est.

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Ingredients

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.6–9.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
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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Water~3.8–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sucrose laurate~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.45–1.05%
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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Lupinus albus seed extract~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

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

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Cladosiphon okamuranus extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Salix alba bark extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishExfoliation

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

More about Salix alba bark extract
Decyl glucoside~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Coffea arabica seed extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Pinus densiflora leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
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

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Sucrose laurate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lupinus albus seed extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Salix alba bark extract, Decyl glucoside, Centella asiatica extract, Tocopherol, Coffea arabica seed extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf extract, Pinus densiflora leaf extract, Limonene

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