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Soybean Nourishing CreamCelimax
The Real Cica Soothing CreamA face cream built around Ceramide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 36.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 16.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Dimethiconol, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
5 / —
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Vinyl Dimethicone
Viscosity Controlling
Vinyl Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract →Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract →Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Fragrance, Perfuming
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root Extract →Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract →
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