Missha

CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER

face cleanser

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
48%
Combination (dry)
48%
Balanced
74%
Combination (oily)
96%
Oily
96%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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Dispense an appropriate amount of the product onto a cotton pad and gently wipe the entire face as well as point makeup in the direction of the skin texture.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
AHA Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Full Ingredients

42 total
WATER DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL HEXYLENE GLYCOL POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE POTASSIUM BENZOATE POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE COCO-BETAINE GLYCERIN PROPANEDIOL SODIUM CITRATE SORBITOL BUTYLENE GLYCOL 1,2-HEXANEDIOL SODIUM CHLORIDE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN CITRIC ACID AHA lavandula angustifolia oil citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil HYDROXYACETOPHENONE DISODIUM EDTA ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT helianthus annuus seed oil ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT BLETILLA STRIATA ROOT EXTRACT PERILLA OCYMOIDES LEAF EXTRACT BACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT ETHOXYDIGLYCOL SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid ASIATICOSIDE ASIATIC ACID MADECASSIC ACID HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE ALLANTOIN SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid POTASSIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid MADECASSOSIDE

About CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER

Overview

CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER is a watery-light cleanser from Missha, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 39 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Coco-betaine, Glycerin and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Coco-betaine, Glycerin, Propanediol and Butylene Glycol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Potassium Benzoate, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract and Asiaticoside.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits 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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. 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. 3 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Part of the label has not been matched to our ingredient database yet

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Anti-Aging 14 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 14 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 10 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy 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.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Ester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid

Hydration
Glycerin

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Propanediol

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Sorbitol

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucitol

Hydration
Butylene Glycol

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)

Hydration
Ethylhexylglycerin

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
Citric Acid AHA

16th 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

Hydroxyacetophenone

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis L., Compositae

Soothing Anti-Aging
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

20th 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

Hydration Soothing
Echinacea Purpurea Extract

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Echinacea Purpurea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea (L.), Asteraceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Supporting ingredients (31)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Dipropylene Glycol Hexylene Glycol Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Potassium Benzoate Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate Coco-betaine Glycerin Propanediol Sodium Citrate Sorbitol Butylene Glycol 1,2-hexanediol Sodium Chloride Ethylhexylglycerin Hydroxyacetophenone Disodium Edta Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment Echinacea Purpurea Extract Bletilla Striata Root Extract Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract Bacillus/soybean Ferment Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Ethoxydiglycol Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Allantoin Madecassoside

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 39 ingredients on the label.

10
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

8
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

8
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

7
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

6
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

3 Hexylene Glycol Surfactant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol

4 Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

5 Potassium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Potassium benzoate

6 Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Ester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid

Hydration
7 Coco-betaine Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Betaines, coco alkyldimethyl

8 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
9 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
10 Sodium Citrate Chelator
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Trisodium citrate

11 Sorbitol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Glucitol

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, January 2019, pages 175–183
  • Clinical Medicine and Research, January 2017, pages 75–87
  • Frontiers in Microbiology, December 2017, ePublication
  • 3 Biotech, June 2012, pages 115-125
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2011, pages 31-49
  • Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, July-September 2004, pages 321-336
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
12 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
13 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

14 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

15 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
16 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

16th 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

17 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
18 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

19 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis L., Compositae

Soothing Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
20 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

20th 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

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
21 Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Surfactant, Preservative

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola

22 Echinacea Purpurea Extract Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Echinacea Purpurea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea (L.), Asteraceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
23 Bletilla Striata Root Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bletilla Striata Root Extract is the extract obtained from the roots of Bletilla Striata, Orchidaceae

24 Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Perilla, Perilla ocymoides L., Lamiaceae

25 Bacillus/soybean Ferment Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of soybeans by the organism, Bacillus

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading
26 Centella Asiatica Extract Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

26th 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

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
27 Ethoxydiglycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Solvent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE

28 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
29 Asiaticoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
30 Asiatic Acid
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid

Anti-Aging
31 Madecassic Acid
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
32 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives

33 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
34 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
35 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
36 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
37 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
38 Potassium Hyaluronate Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt

39 Madecassoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

39th 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

Anti-Aging Soothing

Not yet matched to our database

These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.

lavandula angustifolia oil citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil helianthus annuus seed oil

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER?

WATER, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE, COCO-BETAINE, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBITOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT, ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT, BLETILLA STRIATA ROOT EXTRACT, PERILLA OCYMOIDES LEAF EXTRACT, BACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, MADECASSIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, ALLANTOIN, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, MADECASSOSIDE.

What are the active ingredients in CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER?

CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER?

Dispense an appropriate amount of the product onto a cotton pad and gently wipe the entire face as well as point makeup in the direction of the skin texture.

What skin types is CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER good for sensitive 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.

Is CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

What can I layer with CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER have?

It lists 39 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.

Who makes CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER?

Missha, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Missha
Country
Korea
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