Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Centella asiatica extractWorks well
“Tests proved the product could improve the appearance of acne breakouts.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Coco-glucoside + 3 moreCan be harsh
“A vegan, self-generating bubble cleansing foam that cleans away the skin impurities and soothes the irritated skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · 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: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 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 extractWater~12–18%
Dipropylene glycol~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~4.2–6.4%
Coco-glucoside~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucoside1,2-hexanediol~0.85–1.3%
Sodium cocoyl alaninate~1.5–2.3%
Lauryl hydroxysultaine~1.6–2.5%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMadecassoside~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideMadecassic acid~0.45–1.1%
- 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~0.4–0.95%
- 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~0.4–0.95%
- 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 acidSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractCamellia japonica flower extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractTocopherol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 Tocopherol4-terpineol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateEthylhexyl palmitate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateOenothera biennis flower extract~0.2–0.8%
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractPinus palustris leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauryl betaine~0.3–0.75%
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.4%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideIngredient list view
Centella asiatica extract, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Coco-glucoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Camellia japonica flower extract, Tocopherol, 4-terpineol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Lauryl betaine, Salicylic acid, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride
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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.
| SCINICCica Blemish Clear Bubble FoamYOUR PRODUCT | Dr.GpH Cleansing R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Foam | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam | TONYMOLYThree Herb Blemish AC Bubble Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 71% | 70% |
| Price | — | $17.04 | $13.06 | $17.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Aspartic Acid | Panthenol | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SCINIC - Cica Blemish Clear Bubble Foam" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.45% - 1.00%, asiaticoside 0.45% - 1.05%, madecassic acid 0.55% - 1.30% and madecassoside 0.95% - 1.45% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 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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