Care:Nel, Anti-Melasma Cica Cream, 1.35 fl oz (40 ml)

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Care:Nel, Anti-Melasma Cica Cream, 1.35 fl oz (40 ml)

Recorded ingredients include Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract and Tranexamic Acid. Fragrance allergens are present in the recorded ingredients. View details

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3 key ingredients · Vitamin B3, Cica, Tranexamic Acid
Contains fragrance allergens · 4 flagged allergens on the label
Label limits · Part of the ingredient list or its source is unconfirmed. Free-of and vegan status are not established.

Ingredient breakdown

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Water
INCI name
Water
As printed on the label
Water
Korean name
물, 미네랄워터, 빙하수, 정제수, 탄산수
Recorded CosIng functions
antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines/Inspection Checklist for Cosmetics — U.S. FDA
Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
NiacinamideVitamin B3
INCI name
Niacinamide
As printed on the label
Niacinamide
Korean name
나이아신아마이드
Recorded CosIng functions
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation (PMC) — synthesizes the Hakozaki 8-week pigmentation trial, ceramide/barrier data, and rosacea findings
Hydrogenated Polydecene
INCI name
Hydrogenated Polydecene
As printed on the label
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Korean name
하이드로제네이티드폴리데센
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Propanediol
INCI name
Propanediol
As printed on the label
Propanediol
Korean name
프로판다이올, 프로판디올
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Caprylyl Methicone
INCI name
Caprylyl Methicone
As printed on the label
Caprylyl Methicone
Korean name
카프릴릴메치콘, 카프릴릴메티콘
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Amended Safety Assessment of Methicone and Substituted Methicones as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
1,2-Hexanediol
INCI name
1,2-Hexanediol
As printed on the label
1,2-Hexanediol
Korean name
1,2-헥산다이올
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics — Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Centella Asiatica ExtractCica
INCI name
Centella Asiatica Extract
As printed on the label
Centella Asiatica Extract
Korean name
병풀추출물, 센텔라아시아티카추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
soothing — helps calm skin discomfort or irritation
tonic — refreshes or invigorates the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
INCI name
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
As printed on the label
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Korean name
폴리글리세릴-3다이스테아레이트, 폴리글리세릴-3디스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
140th CIR Expert Panel Meeting—Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters · Cosmetic Ingredient Review final-report record
Cetearyl Alcohol
INCI name
Cetearyl Alcohol
As printed on the label
Cetearyl Alcohol
Korean name
세테아릴알코올
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Palmitic Acid
INCI name
Palmitic Acid
As printed on the label
Palmitic Acid
Korean name
팔미틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Palmitic Acid — COSMILE Europe
Stearic Acid
INCI name
Stearic Acid
As printed on the label
Stearic Acid
Korean name
스테아릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
fragrance — adds scent
refatting — restores an oily feel to skin or hair after cleansing strips it
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published rating
Glyceryl Stearate
INCI name
Glyceryl Stearate
As printed on the label
Glyceryl Stearate
Korean name
글리세릴스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
1/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Carbomer
INCI name
Carbomer
As printed on the label
Carbomer
Korean name
카보머
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
gel forming — thickens a liquid into a gel texture
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
ParfumFragrance
INCI name
Parfum
Korean name
향료
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Fragrances in Cosmetics - U.S. Food and Drug Administration · regulatory reference
Fragrances and perfumes - DermNet
Tromethamine
INCI name
Tromethamine
As printed on the label
Tromethamine
Korean name
트로메타민
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Tromethamine, Aminomethyl Propanediol, and Aminoethyl Propanediol as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Tranexamic Acid
INCI name
Tranexamic Acid
As printed on the label
Tranexamic Acid
Korean name
트라넥사믹애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
astringent — temporarily tightens and firms the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Tranexamic Acid for Hyperpigmentation Disorders: A Literature Review on Efficacy and Safety in Melasma and PIH (PMC)
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
INCI name
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
As printed on the label
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Korean name
글리세릴스테아레이트시트레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate — COSMILE Europe
Polyisobutene
INCI name
Polyisobutene
As printed on the label
Polyisobutene
Korean name
폴리아이소부텐, 폴리이소부텐
Recorded CosIng functions
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
Disodium EDTA
INCI name
Disodium EDTA
As printed on the label
Disodium EDTA
Korean name
다이소듐이디티에이, 디소듐이디티에이
Recorded CosIng functions
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
COSMILE Europe: Disodium EDTA—chelating and viscosity-control functions and safety context
Myristic Acid
INCI name
Myristic Acid
As printed on the label
Myristic Acid
Korean name
미리스틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
perfuming — adds scent
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
3/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Madecassoside
INCI name
Madecassoside
As printed on the label
Madecassoside
Korean name
마데카소사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammation
Sorbitan Oleate
INCI name
Sorbitan Oleate
As printed on the label
Sorbitan Oleate
Korean name
소르비탄올리에이트, 솔비탄올리에이트
Recorded CosIng functions
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
3/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Esters as Used in Cosmetics (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
Ethylhexylglycerin
INCI name
Ethylhexylglycerin
As printed on the label
Ethylhexylglycerin
Korean name
에칠헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
Citronellol
INCI name
Citronellol
As printed on the label
Citronellol
Korean name
시트로넬올
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Characterization of skin sensitizers from autoxidized citronellol - impact of the terpene structure on the autoxidation process (PubMed) · clinical study
Farnesol
INCI name
Farnesol
As printed on the label
Farnesol
Korean name
파네솔
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Contact allergy to farnesol in 2021 consecutively patch tested patients. Results of the IVDK - Schnuch et al., Contact Dermatitis 2004 (PubMed)
Geraniol
INCI name
Geraniol
As printed on the label
Geraniol
Korean name
제라니올
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
tonic — refreshes or invigorates the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Fragrance mix allergy - DermNet · reference
Linalool
INCI name
Linalool
As printed on the label
Linalool
Korean name
리날룰
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool - DermNet · reference

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Care:Nel, Anti-Melasma Cica Cream, 1.35 fl oz (40 ml)

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