3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Celimax
Ji Woo Gae Cica Bha Acne Foam Cleansing
face foam cleanser
Celimax
face foam cleanser
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Take the skin testDiscover the transformative power of Celimax Ji Woo Gae Cica BHA Acne Foam Cleansing, a gentle yet highly effective cleanser crafted for acne-prone and sensitive skin. Infused with 0.45% BHA (Salicylic Acid) and a patented 10,000 ppm Cica Biome Complex, this 150ml foam cleanser deeply purifies pores, exfoliates dead skin cells, and controls excess sebum to combat acne, blackheads, and whiteheads. Its hypoallergenic formula, enriched with Centella Asiatica and Tea Tree Leaf Oil, soothes irritation, reduces redness, and strengthens the skin barrier, leaving your complexion refreshed, balanced, and radiant.
Ji Woo Gae Cica Bha Acne Foam Cleansing is a lightweight foam cleanser from Celimax. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 36 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Cocamidopropyl Betaine, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Butylene Glycol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Potassium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol and Sodium Benzoate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Icosanoic acid
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dodecanoic acid
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 36 ingredients on the label.
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Tetradecanoic acid
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Potassium hydroxide
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Potassium benzoate
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Coco-Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut alcohol with glucose.
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucose, homopolymer, coco-alkyl ether, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, disodium salt
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium chloride
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polyquaternium-7 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of acrylamide and dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Icosanoic acid
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dodecanoic acid
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium citrate
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactose
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
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AQUA, MYRISTIC ACID, GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PROPANEDIOL, PALMITIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, DISODIUM COCO-GLUCOSIDE CITRATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, ARACHIDIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM CITRATE, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, LACTOSE, OLEIC ACID, PANTHENOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, MADECASSOSIDE, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT.
SALICYLIC ACID, PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID.
Pump 1-2 times of Celimax Ji Woo Gae Cica BHA Acne Foam Cleansing onto clean hands. Mix with water and gently massage to form a foam. Apply the foam to your face, massaging in circular motions for 30-60 seconds, focusing on acne-prone areas. Wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry for a refreshed, clean feel.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Bifida Ferment Lysate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 36 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Celimax.
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