B_LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser
Skin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance
- Gentle low-pH gel cleanser that calms as it cleans
- Cica and panthenol at a skin-friendly pH 5.5
- For sensitive skin and double cleansing
A second cleanser should clean thoroughly without leaving sensitive skin tight and red. The B:LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser pairs gentle surfactants with soothing Centella at the skin's own pH of 5.5, so it clears the day without disrupting the barrier. It comes from B:LAB, the South Korean brand focused on barrier-friendly basics.
Key Benefits
- Cleans without stripping: Gentle surfactants at pH 5.5 lift away residue, oil and the remnants of a first cleanse while respecting the skin's barrier.
- Soothes as it cleans: Centella, with madecassoside and asiaticoside, plus tea tree, calms redness and keeps skin comfortable.
- Hydrates: Panthenol and allantoin leave skin soft and balanced rather than squeaky and tight.
Ideal For
- Skin types: All skin types, including sensitive and reactive.
- Skin concerns: Tightness after cleansing, redness, and daily or double cleansing.
FAQ
Q: How is this different from a regular foaming cleanser?
A: Many foaming cleansers sit at a higher pH and use stronger detergents that can leave skin tight. This cleanses with gentler surfactants at pH 5.5 and adds soothing Centella, so it removes the day without disrupting the barrier or aggravating sensitive skin.
Q: Where does it fit in a routine?
A: It works as a daily cleanser on its own and as the second, water-based step after an oil or balm cleanser on makeup and high-SPF days.
The quiet appeal is a second cleanse sensitive skin can do twice a day, because it never leaves it feeling punished.
Explore the full cleansers collection, or pair with a Centella serum from the sensitive skin collection.
Skin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance
- Gentle low-pH gel cleanser that calms as it cleans
- Cica and panthenol at a skin-friendly pH 5.5
- For sensitive skin and double cleansing
A second cleanser should clean thoroughly without leaving sensitive skin tight and red. The B:LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser pairs gentle surfactants with soothing Centella at the skin's own pH of 5.5, so it clears the day without disrupting the barrier. It comes from B:LAB, the South Korean brand focused on barrier-friendly basics.
Key Benefits
- Cleans without stripping: Gentle surfactants at pH 5.5 lift away residue, oil and the remnants of a first cleanse while respecting the skin's barrier.
- Soothes as it cleans: Centella, with madecassoside and asiaticoside, plus tea tree, calms redness and keeps skin comfortable.
- Hydrates: Panthenol and allantoin leave skin soft and balanced rather than squeaky and tight.
Ideal For
- Skin types: All skin types, including sensitive and reactive.
- Skin concerns: Tightness after cleansing, redness, and daily or double cleansing.
FAQ
Q: How is this different from a regular foaming cleanser?
A: Many foaming cleansers sit at a higher pH and use stronger detergents that can leave skin tight. This cleanses with gentler surfactants at pH 5.5 and adds soothing Centella, so it removes the day without disrupting the barrier or aggravating sensitive skin.
Q: Where does it fit in a routine?
A: It works as a daily cleanser on its own and as the second, water-based step after an oil or balm cleanser on makeup and high-SPF days.
The quiet appeal is a second cleanse sensitive skin can do twice a day, because it never leaves it feeling punished.
Explore the full cleansers collection, or pair with a Centella serum from the sensitive skin collection.
