Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser — Efficacy 3.7/5.0, Safety 3.3/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser
TAGE

Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser

CleanserAcne / Oil Control
Efficacy
Basic
3.7 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.3 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a contact-therapy acne cleanser with a harsh surfactant backbone that trades barrier comfort for BHA-driven efficacy. Salicylic acid is placed high enough in the INCI to be meaningful in a rinse-off format, and combined with tea tree water and centella it can support pore care and mild acne control, but the use of sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate as the primary surfactant pushes this formula firmly into the ‘effective but potentially stripping’ category rather than a gentle daily face wash.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Lauryl HydroxysultaineSodium ChlorideHexadeceneTetradecenePolyquaternium-10DextrinCentella Asiatica Extract
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Coptis Japonica Root ExtractGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateMelaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
primary solvent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
primary anionic surfactant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
amphoteric co-surfactant, foam booster
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water
botanical water, refreshing base
Sodium Chloride
viscosity and rheology modifier
Butylene Glycol
humectant and solvent
Salicylic Acid
beta-hydroxy acid exfoliant
Sodium Benzoate
preservative
Hexadecene
texture enhancer, film former
Tetradecene
texture enhancer, film former
Polyquaternium-10
conditioning polymer, slip agent
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster, humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
botanical extract, soothing support
Dextrin
stabilizer, bulking agent
Pentylene Glycol
solvent and humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
solvent and preservative booster
Caprylyl Glycol
emollient, preservative booster
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
botanical extract, possible colorant
Citric Acid
pH adjuster, buffering agent
Centella Asiatica Extract
soothing botanical extract
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water,Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate,Lauryl Hydroxysultaine,Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water,Sodium Chloride,Butylene Glycol,Salicylic Acid,Sodium Benzoate,Hexadecene,Tetradecene,Polyquaternium-10,Ethylhexylglycerin,Coptis Japonica Root Extract,Dextrin,Pentylene Glycol,1,2-Hexanediol,Caprylyl Glycol,Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract,Citric Acid,Centella Asiatica Extract

Frequently Asked

Is Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser worth it?

Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser scores 3.7 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 3.3 out of 5.0 for safety (Caution) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a contact-therapy acne cleanser with a harsh surfactant backbone that trades barrier comfort for BHA-driven efficacy. Salicylic acid is placed high enough in the INCI to be meaningful in a rinse-off format, and c

What are the key active ingredients in Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser?

Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Salicylic Acid.

Does Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser as potential irritants: Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water.

How is Tage Cica-Tree Cooling Jelly To Foam Cleanser scored?

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-20. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.