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Torriden's Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel — the missing first step of the Balanceful routine, built on the same 5D Cica Complex (5 types of centella) as the cream we've been recommending. Low pH (5.5), LHA-spiked for gentle pore decongesting, and formulated specifically for combination/acne-prone skin that needs cleansing without flaring. The micro-bubble lather is the thing that surprised us — fine enough to feel luxurious but never stripping. One of those quiet workhorses that ends up replacing whatever cleanser you were defaulting to.
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Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel by Torriden is formulated for sensitive, combination, acne-prone, redness skin. Torriden's Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel — the missing first step of the Balanceful routine, built on the same 5D Cica Complex (5 types of centella) as the cream we've been recommending. Low pH (5.5), LHA-spiked for gentle pore decongesting, and formulated specifically for combination/acne-prone skin that needs cleansing without flaring. The micro-bubble lather is the thing that surprised us — fine enough to feel luxurious but never stripping. One of those quiet workhorses that ends up replacing whatever cleanser you were defaulting to.
The key active ingredients in Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel are Centella Asiatica, Madecassoside, Panthenol. It's known for: 5D Centella complex carries through the whole routine now and low pH (5.5) + LHA cleans pores without compromising the barrier.
Yes, Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel targets acne, sensitivity, redness, pores. 5D Centella complex carries through the whole routine now
Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel retails for around $18, which places it in the budget range for cleansers. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: gel-cream texture pumps inconsistently when nearly empty; the LHA-led decongestion may not be strong enough for severe acne; redness-prone skin should still patch test.
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