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Medicube
Super Cica Exfoliating Cleansing Balm
A makeup remover built around Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 19.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Combination skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
1. Take an adequate amount on dry hands and dissolve makeup and impurities. 2. Massage and emulsify by adding a little water. 3. Rinse thoroughly so that all the Centella Asiatica Powder washes off. Tip: Use the Facial Cleansing Sponge when washing away the cleansing balm. Fully soak the Facial Cleansing Sponge with water, and gently remove the residue. Wash the Facial Cleansing Sponge with water and dry it well for next use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
11 trigger at least one check · 29 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)7
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Isododecane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Synthetic Wax
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Isododecane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-10 Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate →Isododecane
Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Learn more about Isododecane →Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated
Learn more about Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) →Synthetic Wax
Abrasive, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax →PEG-10 Isostearate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-10 Isostearate →Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Anticaking, Antifoaming, Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylate →Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
Learn more about Fragrance →Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit Oil →Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract →
Dupes
- K-Secret SEOUL 1988 Cleansing Oil : Pine Cica 1% + Probiotics63% match
- COSRX Pure Fit Cica Clear Cleansing Oil61% match