Product Explanation
Atomy Derma Real Cica Gel Cleanser is a mildly acidic, low-irritant gel cleanser for daily use on sensitive or sensitised skin.
The mildly acidic pH is described by Atomy as preserving the skin's moisture barrier during cleansing — healthy skin is naturally slightly acidic, and a cleanser at a compatible pH is intended to minimise disruption to this barrier.
The formula includes three calming and barrier-supporting ingredients: the Centella Calming Complex (centred on Centella asiatica), Ceramide (a lipid naturally present in the skin barrier), and Houttuynia cordata (heartleaf plant extract, used in cosmetics for calming properties).
Atomy positions this as a 'Good Morning Cleanser' — suitable for light morning cleansing when the skin has had overnight rest and does not require a heavy cleanse. The soft gel foam is described as gently removing excess impurities without over-cleansing.
This is a cosmetic cleanser. It is not a medical product.
Research Takeaway
Ceramide is the key ingredient in this cleanser with ingredient-level research supporting its cosmetic role in skin barrier care. Centella asiatica is widely used in sensitive-skin cosmetic products. Neither study was conducted on this Atomy product. All outcomes in research material refer to the studied ingredient, not to this specific cleanser.
Official Product Information
The following facts are drawn from the official Atomy Malaysia product listing. Confirm current price and PV on the official page before purchasing.
Product Identity
- Product name: Atomy Derma Real Cica Gel Cleanser
- Volume: 150mL (5.1 FL. OZ.)
- Category: Beauty
- Range: Derma Real Cica
- Official page: https://my.atomy.com/product/M00779
Price and PV
- Listed price: RM 56.00
- Listed PV: 7,700
- Confirm current figures on the official page before purchasing.
- Free shipping on orders above RM 190.
Key Feature Points (from official product material)
- POINT 01 — Soothing Cica Cleanser: Centella Calming Complex and Ceramide soothe skin and keep it moisturised, leaving it soft and hydrated after cleansing.
- POINT 02 — Mildly acidic pH care: A mild acid formula preserves the skin's moisture barrier during cleansing.
- POINT 03 — Gentle gel foam texture: Soft foam gently cleanses without irritation.
- POINT 04 — Good Morning Cleanser: Designed for gentle morning cleansing after overnight skin rest, to remove excess impurities while helping protect the skin barrier.
What This Product Is
- Gel-format face cleanser — 150mL.
- Mildly acidic formula to support the skin's natural pH balance.
- Key ingredients: Centella Calming Complex, Ceramide, Houttuynia cordata.
- Low-irritant, soft gel foam texture.
- Positioned for sensitive and sensitised skin; described as a morning cleanser.
- Price: RM 56.00 | PV: 7,700 (confirm current figures on the official page).
- Official page: https://my.atomy.com/product/M00779
Key Ingredients
The following describes the functional ingredients Atomy highlights in the official product material for the Cica Gel Cleanser.
Centella Asiatica — Centella Calming Complex
Centella asiatica (cica) is the primary calming botanical in this cleanser, shared across the Derma Real Cica range. It is widely used in cosmetic formulations for its association with soothing and calming properties in sensitive skin products.
Ceramide
Ceramide is a lipid naturally present in the skin barrier. In cosmetic formulations, ceramide is used to help replenish and support the skin barrier's lipid structure. Its presence in a cleanser is intended to leave the barrier intact after rinsing.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Houttuynia cordata (heartleaf plant) extract is a botanical ingredient included for its calming properties, commonly used in Korean skincare formulations for sensitive skin contexts.
Mildly Acidic Formula (pH Balance)
Healthy skin is naturally slightly acidic (typically pH 4.5–5.5). A cleanser formulated at a compatible mildly acidic pH is designed to cleanse without disrupting the skin's acid mantle, which helps maintain the moisture barrier.
Common Buyer Questions
Can I use this as both a morning and evening cleanser?
Atomy's official material positions this as a Good Morning Cleanser, suited to lighter cleansing after overnight rest. For evening cleansing after makeup or sunscreen, check the official page for guidance.
Is this suitable for oily or acne-prone skin?
Atomy positions this for sensitive and sensitised skin. Buyers with oily or acne-prone concerns should check the full ingredient list and consider whether a different cleanser may be more suitable.
Does a cleanser with ceramide actually deliver ceramides to the skin?
Cleansers are rinse-off products, so contact time is short. Ingredient-level research on ceramide generally focuses on leave-on applications. The official product description does not make specific claims about ceramide delivery from this rinse-off format.
Before You Buy
- Use as the first step of your morning skincare routine for a gentle, soothing cleanse.
- Follow with the Derma Real Cica Toner (M00776) for a complete Cica range routine.
- Buyers with fragrance or ingredient sensitivities should review the full ingredient list on the official product page.
- This is a cosmetic cleanser. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any skin condition.
- Confirm current price and PV on the official Atomy Malaysia page before purchasing.
Official Ingredients / INCI
Full ingredient lists are long, so they are grouped here for checking. Use this section when you need exact label wording.
Atomy Derma Real Cica Gel Cleanser / 150ml
Official beauty ingredients: Centella calming complex, ceramide, etc
Official ingredients list / INCI:
Purified water, potassium cocoyl glycinate, disodium cocoyl glutamate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, acrylates copolymer, glycerin, sodium chloride, 1,2-hexanediol, urea, chamomile flower extract, aloe vera leaf extract, chrysanthemum extract, green tea extract, linden flower extract, grapefruit extract, morus alba fruit extract, olive leaf extract, acacia leaf extract, dandelion root extract, barley sprout extract, soybean extract, hydrolyzed wheat protein, shea butter, butylene glycol, ceramide NP, citric acid, disodium EDTA, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl oleate, hexylene glycol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, potassium hydrolyzed rice protein, banana leaf oil, tromethamine, ethylhexylglycerin
Research Context
The following covers ingredient-level research relevant to a key ingredient in this cleanser. It is research background, not a product-specific outcome guarantee.
Clinical significance of water retention and barrier function-improving capabilities of ceramide-containing preparations
- Layer
- Ingredient-level
- Study type
- Review of ceramide-containing topical preparations and clinical skin barrier data
- Model / sample
- Review of published clinical studies on ceramide-containing topical preparations
- What was tested
- The role of ceramide in the skin barrier and the evidence for ceramide-containing topical products in improving barrier function and water retention
- Outcomes measured
- TEWL (transepidermal water loss), skin hydration, barrier function markers
- Observed result
- Ceramide-containing topical preparations were associated with improvements in skin barrier function and water retention in the reviewed studies.
- Buyer meaning
- Ceramide is a lipid naturally present in the skin barrier. Research supports ceramide-containing topical products as helpful for maintaining and restoring the skin barrier.
- How to read it
- This is ingredient-level research on ceramide preparations generally, not a study on this Atomy cleanser specifically. Do not present as a guaranteed outcome for this product.
Source: PMC9293121
Official Product Source
Official product link, source date and product visuals are kept together here for checking.
| Product number | M00779 |
|---|---|
| Product name | Atomy Derma Real Cica Gel Cleanser (150mL) |
| Category | Beauty |
| Last checked | 2026-08-01 |
| Official page | https://my.atomy.com/product/M00779 |
Official product visuals
The full product visuals, including the Green Formula and ingredient highlights, are available on the official Atomy Malaysia product page.
FAQ
Product-specific questions for this page.
What is a mildly acidic cleanser?
A mildly acidic cleanser is formulated at a pH close to healthy skin's natural level (typically slightly acidic). This is intended to cleanse without significantly disrupting the skin's natural pH balance and acid mantle.
Is this the same range as the Cica Toner?
Yes. The Gel Cleanser (M00779) and the Toner (M00776) are both in the Derma Real Cica range and share the Centella Calming Complex as a common ingredient.
Can this cleanser treat acne or skin conditions?
No. This is a cosmetic cleanser. Skin conditions should be assessed and managed by a qualified healthcare professional.
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