{"product_id":"b_lab-cica-barrier-5-5-gel-cleanser","title":"B_LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-pH gel wash aimed at barrier comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/centella-asiatica\"\u003eCentella\u003c\/a\u003e compounds and panthenol at pH 5.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as a daily wash or a second cleanse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water-based cleanse should leave sensitive skin calm rather than pink and tight for the next twenty minutes. The B:LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Gel Cleanser is built at pH 5.5, the skin's own surface acidity, with madecassoside and asiaticoside listed individually alongside Centella extract. B:LAB formulates in South Korea around barrier-friendly basics, and the number in the name is the entire proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolding pH at 5.5 keeps the barrier where it started:\u003c\/strong\u003e An alkaline wash lifts skin surface pH temporarily and leaves the barrier more permeable while it recovers. Staying at 5.5 takes that swing out of the equation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella arrives as four named compounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassoside, asiaticoside, madecassic acid and asiatic acid each appear in the formula alongside Centella Asiatica leaf extract. Those four are the specific compounds behind Centella's soothing reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe surfactant base is effective rather than featherlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lauryl Betaine and Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate do the cleaning, supported by decyl glucoside. It clears sebum and the residue of a first cleanse properly, which suits skin that wants to feel clean rather than merely rinsed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear gel that produces a modest lather and rinses fast. Skin is left clean and settled rather than squeaky. Panthenol and allantoin keep the finish soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combination, oily, normal and dry skin, including skin prone to redness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Redness, tightness after cleansing, congestion, and everyday cleansing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the second cleanse is the point in your evening where your face turns pink, swapping it for something at skin pH is the first thing to try.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this differ from a soap-based foaming cleanser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Soap-based cleansers are alkaline by chemistry, which is where the squeaky finish comes from. This one is built at pH 5.5 with betaine and glucoside surfactants, so it cleanses without shifting the skin's surface acidity. The lather is softer and less abundant as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does Centella do anything in a cleanser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It works during contact time, which is short. The four Centella compounds here calm the skin while the gel is on the face, which matters most for skin that reddens during washing. Sustained soothing needs a leave-on product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this be my only cleanser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes on days without sunscreen or makeup. On days with either, use an oil cleanser or balm first and this as the water-based step afterwards. The routine then runs toner or essence, actives, moisturiser, and sunscreen last in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaming a cleanser after its pH is a strange marketing decision, and also the most useful thing printed on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/cleansers\"\u003ecleansers collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/cleansers\"\u003eCleansers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003eSensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/b-lab\"\u003eMore from B LAB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"B_LAB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822573797710,"sku":"1116715016","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/1116715016.png?v=1778671447","url":"https:\/\/skinnomid.com\/en-ca\/products\/b_lab-cica-barrier-5-5-gel-cleanser","provider":"Skin-Nomad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}