Cica Clear Cleansing Oil INCI List & Ingredients | COSRX

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This cleanser from COSRX lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (citrus aurantifolia oil, citrus limon peel oil, citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known irritants

Citrus aurantifolia oil · fragranceContains common fragrance allergens (e.g., limonene, citral, linalool) and furanocoumarins which can be photosensitizing, potentially causing irritation or allergic reactions upon sun exposure.
Citrus limon peel oil · fragranceContains potential sensitizers and EU 26 fragrance allergens (e.g., Limonene, Citral), which can cause skin irritation or photosensitivity, especially when exposed to sunlight.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil · fragranceContains potential sensitizers (e.g., limonene, linalool) and is a known fragrance allergen. Unpurified versions can be phototoxic.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairRedness reducingAnti-agingScar healingDark spots

Key Ingredients

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AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
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Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

29

INCI (full list, INCI order): ethylhexyl palmitate, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, triethylhexanoin, glycine soja oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, citrus aurantifolia oil, citrus limon peel oil, citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, tocopherol, helianthus annuus seed oil, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, avena sativa kernel oil, olea europaea fruit oil, oenothera biennis oil, persea gratissima oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, water, 1, 2-hexanediol, centella asiatica extract, centella asiatica leaf extract, centella asiatica root extract, pinus pinaster bark extract, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassoside, madecassic acid

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Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cica Clear Cleansing Oil contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: citrus aurantifolia oil, citrus limon peel oil, citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Cica Clear Cleansing Oil with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Cica Clear Cleansing Oil paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Cica Clear Cleansing Oil's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Cica Clear Cleansing Oil suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Cica Clear Cleansing Oil contains 0 flagged allergens and 3 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Cica Clear Cleansing Oil against your own profile.