
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
oil control face moisturizer; 12 ingredients
FEATURES
4-in-1 oil control face moisturizer with heart leaf, mulberry and willow bark extract, Lightweight oil-free formula, gel-based, intense hydration, reduces appearance of acne scars and blemishes, reduces damage from pollution and irritants, suitable for combination to oily skin, non-comedogenic, free from oil and paraben
BEST FOR
combination
CHECKS
oil, paraben
Who Is It For?
Unspecified Age Range Gender NeutralWhat Does It Help With?
Acne Scars Blemishes Excess Oil Skin Roughness Active Acne Irritated SkinBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Ciel Says
Product Description:
Ciel Oil Control Face Moisturizer is an oil-free, gel-based formulation that deeply hydrates skin without leaving it greasy or sticky. It helps in reducing the appearance of acne scars and blemishes. Ingredients like pear juice extract and aloe vera deeply moisturize skin while willow bark extract and glycolic acid help to exfoliate it by unclogging pores and reducing skin roughness. Its unique blend of soja soybean seed and amur cork bark extract controls excess oil production. Mulberry, heart leaf extract and baikal skullcap have antibacterial and antioxidant properties that help to subside active acne and calm irritated skin.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
amur-cork-bark-extract,glycolic-acid,white-willow-bark-extract,chinese-foxglove-root-extract,indian-lilac-leaf-extract,baikal-skullcap-root-extract,heart-leaf-extract,soybean-seed-extract,pear-juice-ferment-filtrate,mulberry-extract,green-tea-extract
Key Ingredients
amur cork bark extract, glycolic acid, white willow bark extract, heart leaf extract, soybean seed extract
Ingredients Details
Glycolic Acid
Common Name(s): Hydroxyacetic acid,2-hydroxyacetic acid
CAS Number: 79-14-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides maximum aha efficacy from the smallest most penetrating alpha-hydroxy acid.
Why It's Used: The most potent aha โ glycolic acid's smallest molecular size provides the deepest penetration and highest efficacy of any alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and anti-aging.
How It Works: Smallest aha (mw 76) provides deepest stratum corneum penetration. disrupts corneodesmosomes reducing cohesion. stimulates fibroblast collagen i and iii synthesis. efficacy is ph-dependent โ free acid fraction determines activity.
Typically Found In: Chemical peels,body lotions,anti-aging serums,exfoliating toners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ primary aha
Secondary Functions: Brightening,collagen stimulation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10% cosmetic; higher professional
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or synthetic. ph must be โค4.0 for aha activity.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing โ mandatory spf use. start at low frequency.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics: max 10% leave-on, ph โฅ3.5, mandatory sun protection advisory. professional peel concentrations regulated separately.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycolic acid's ph-dependent efficacy is critical: at ph 3.0 ~100% is in the free acid (membrane-permeable) form; at ph 3.5 ~70%; at ph 4.0 ~50%. the eu ph โฅ3.5 requirement reduces free acid proportion, lowering efficacy but also reducing irritation โ why professional peel concentrations at lower ph are far more active than equivalent cosmetic concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu aha guidelines,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12