CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm
Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm scores 7.2/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and ingredient transparency (8.5).
✶ Hero ingredients
Softens and smooths
Plant-derived oil
PEG-based emulsifier
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm stand out
Mary & May CICA Soothing Cleansing Balm is a solid cleanser with an overall score of 7.2/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycerin — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
Key ingredients
- ✶Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Softens and smooths — #1 in the INCI list
- ✶Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #9 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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23 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Softens and smooths7
- Works on your skin7
- Holds the formula together4
- Draws in moisture3
- Locks moisture in1
- Added scent1