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CleansingStearic acid, Myristic acid + 10 moreCleanses gently
“Master Lab Cica Foam 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, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, hydrogenated lecithin, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-100 stearate, polysorbate 20, sorbitan olivate, stearic acid, sucrose stearate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
Anti-blemishLauric acid, Centella asiatica extractNot delivered
“A foam cleanser that cleans pores and removes excess sebum on skin and soothes irritated skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Glyoxal, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.1–10%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinLauric acid~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPotassium hydroxide~2–2.5%
Glycol distearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCocamidopropyl betaine~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePeg-8~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Glyceryl stearates~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearatesPeg-100 stearate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSorbitan olivate~0.65–1%
Polysorbate 20~0.65–0.95%
Sodium chloride~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.8%
Disodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Sodium nitrate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyoxal~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritating
More about GlyoxalCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.75%
- 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 triglycerideAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinButylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 glycolCeramide np~0.45–0.65%
- 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 np1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.65%
Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineCentella asiatica extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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. 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 extractSucrose stearate~0.4–0.6%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- 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 alcoholCeramide ns~0.3–0.6%
- 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 nsCeramide as~0.25–0.5%
- 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 asCeramide eop~0.3–0.55%
- 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 eopAsiatic acid~0.2–0.35%
- 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 acidAsiaticoside~0.15–0.25%
- 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 AsiaticosideMadecassic acid~0.15–0.25%
- 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 acidMadecassoside~0.1–0.25%
- 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 MadecassosideSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycol distearate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-8, Glyceryl stearates, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitan olivate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium nitrate, Glyoxal, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Butylene glycol, Ceramide np, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Centella asiatica extract, Sucrose stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceramide ns, Ceramide as, Ceramide eop, Asiatic acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Madecassoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum
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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.
| TONYMOLYMaster Lab Cica Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | LeadersCalming Biotics Gel Cleanser | BacielHydra Barrier Cica Foam Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 46% | 40% |
| Price | $24.50 | $4.11−$20.39 | $22.00−$2.50 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 24 | 7 of 24 | 14 of 24 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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