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
Missha
CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER OIL
face oil cleanser
Missha
face oil cleanser
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Take the skin testDispense an adequate amount and massage all over the face to dissolve makeup and impurities. Rinse with lukewarm water. (Do not need to emulsify oil into a milky cleanser.)
CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER OIL is a lightweight oil cleanser from Missha, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 37 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 Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Panthenol.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Potassium Benzoate, Panthenol and Centella Asiatica Extract.
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 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.
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
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
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.
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
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
9th 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)
12th 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
13th 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
15th 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
16th 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
18th 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
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.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
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 37 ingredients on the label.
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin 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.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Potassium benzoate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
9th 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)
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium citrate
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
12th 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
13th 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
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
15th 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
16th 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
17th 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
18th 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
19th 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
20th 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
21st 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
22nd 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
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid
25th 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
26th 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
27th 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)-
28th 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
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, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
30th 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)-
31st 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
32nd 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
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
35th 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]
36th 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
37th 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
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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NEOGEN
Shares 6 key ingredients with CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER OIL: Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol
MIXSOON
Shares 5 key ingredients with CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER OIL: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Propanediol
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Shares 5 key ingredients with CICADIN pH BLEMISH CLEANSING WATER OIL: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
WATER, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, PROPANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM CITRATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CITRIC ACID, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT, BACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT, ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT, BLETILLA STRIATA ROOT EXTRACT, PERILLA OCYMOIDES LEAF EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, MADECASSIC ACID, ALLANTOIN, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, MADECASSOSIDE.
CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE.
Dispense an adequate amount and massage all over the face to dissolve makeup and impurities. Rinse with lukewarm water. (Do not need to emulsify oil into a milky cleanser.)
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: Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 37 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.
Missha, a brand based in Korea.
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