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Anti-blemishRetinol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract + 4 moreWorks well
“DESCRIPTION VT Cosmetics Cica Mask Cleanser removes impurities, excess sebum, and blackheads for a smoother, clearer complexion.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingMyristic acid, Palmitic acid + 12 moreCleanses gently
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteth-3, ceteth-5, cholesterol, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, peg-5 rapeseed sterol, polysorbate 20, potassium cetyl phosphate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · RetinolWorks 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: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~3.1–3.7%
Palmitic acid~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSilica~1.8–2.2%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~0.95–1.15%
Camellia sinensis leaf powder~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSodium polyacrylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateDipropylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 glycolCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractCentella asiatica leaf/stem powder~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Illite~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractKaolin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- 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 extractMontmorillonite~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteSoluble proteoglycan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- 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 triglycerideHydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholinePropanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholPolysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Propylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolRetinol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAvena sativa protein extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Galactomyces ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores
More about Galactomyces ferment filtrateBrassica campestris sterols~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsPeg-5 rapeseed sterol~0.3–0.6%
Centella asiatica extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCeteth-3~0.25–0.45%
Ceteth-5~0.25–0.5%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCholesterol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolHouttuynia cordata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Eriobotrya japonica leaf extractAnastatica hierochuntica extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha viridis extract~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Silica, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, 1,2-hexanediol, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Dipropylene glycol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Centella asiatica leaf/stem powder, Illite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Kaolin, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Montmorillonite, Soluble proteoglycan, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Propanediol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Propylene glycol, Retinol, Tocopheryl acetate, Avena sativa protein extract, Galactomyces ferment filtrate, Brassica campestris sterols, Peg-5 rapeseed sterol, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cholesterol, Houttuynia cordata extract, Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract, Anastatica hierochuntica extract, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Mentha viridis extract, Disodium edta, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
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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.
| VT CosmeticsCica Mask Cleanser 120mlYOUR PRODUCT | MedicubeKojic Acid Turmeric Toning Cleanser | REVOLUTION SKINCARERetinol Smoothing Cream Cleanser | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 68% | 67% |
| Price | — | $16.53 | — | $41.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 27 | 6 of 27 | 7 of 27 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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More alternatives: Cleaning Supply Retinol 24 + Peptide Face Wash, Smoothing, Sulfate-FreeDerma E Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
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