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Join for free →While offering robust clinical evidence for barrier repair and soothing, the Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask in India contains fragrance, directly contradicting its global 'fragrance-free' positioning, requiring careful label checks by sensitive consumers.
₹749 • Analysed 31 August 2026
The Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask is positioned as a premium K-beauty product in India, with its 60ml variant priced at Rs.2300. While globally marketed as 'fragrance-free', the INCI list found on Indian retail platforms explicitly includes 'Fragrance / Parfum, Limonene, Linalool', which is a significant concern for sensitive Indian consumers seeking fragrance-free options. The product's claims of soothing and barrier repair are well-supported by clinical studies, making it suitable for those with stressed or sensitive skin, especially in India's often harsh climate.
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Clinical studies show 21% improvement in skin barrier after 4 weeks (34 women), 97% agreed it helped soothe sensitized skin after 1 day (34 women), and 91% agreed it helped repair skin's damaged moisture barrier after 4 weeks (31 women). Damaged skin barrier improvement of +54.5% right after use and +65.4% next day after use (34 women).
Instrumental results from 32 women comparing skin hydration, texture, desquamation, and TEWL after 4 vs. 8 hours of sleep, used once per condition.
The INCI list retrieved from Myntra (an Indian retailer) for this product explicitly lists 'Fragrance / Parfum, Limonene, Linalool'. This contradicts the 'fragrance free' claim for the product sold in India. Non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic tests are stated.
INCI lists Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid (components of Centella Asiatica/Cica), Allantoin, Panthenol, and Ectoin. Their presence supports the claim.
Brand states 'Forest Yeast' (Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment) provides 119% more moisture than madecassoside and 111.9% natural growth effect compared to Madecassoside after 16 hours (testing improvement of irritated skin).
Brand states these tests have been completed.
Self-assessment from a clinical study (31 women, 4 weeks) showed 97% saw reduced skin redness.
Clinical results after repeated tape-stripping (34 women, used 2 times per day) showed recovery 2.8 times faster.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Screened against the ingredient database (13 of 32 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
Declares 2 known allergen(s) (limonene, linalool). Reactive skin should note these.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Any proprietary 'complex' is broken down into its actual ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Water / Aqua / Eau |
Butylene Glycol |
Glycerin |
Trehalosemethyl Trimethicone |
1,2-Hexanediol |
Squalane |
Phenyl Trimethicone |
Pca Dimethicone |
Caprylyl Methicone |
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer |
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate |
Carbomer |
Propanediol |
Tromethamine |
Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer |
Glyceryl Caprylate |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
Disodium Edta |
Raffinose |
Stearyl Behenate |
Malachite Extract |
Fragrance / Parfum |
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate |
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate |
Tranexamic Acid |
Tryptophan |
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea |
Beta-glucan |
Limonene |
Acorus Gramineus Extract |
Linalool |
Tocopherol |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Fragrance allergens Limonene and Linalool are present and require declaration.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. INCI order appears correct.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
“The new formula is fragrance free, won't clog pores, and is safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin.”
The 'fragrance free' claim is directly contradicted by the INCI list found on an Indian retail platform (Myntra), which lists 'Fragrance / Parfum, Limonene, Linalool'. This is a significant discrepancy for consumers, especially those with sensitive skin.
Clinical studies show 21% improvement in skin barrier after 4 weeks (34 women), 97% agreed it helped soothe sensitized skin after 1 day (34 women), and 91% agreed it helped repair skin's damaged moisture barrier after 4 weeks (31 women). Damaged skin barrier improvement of +54.5% right after use and +65.4% next day after use (34 women).
Evidence visible
Instrumental results from 32 women comparing skin hydration, texture, desquamation, and TEWL after 4 vs. 8 hours of sleep, used once per condition.
Evidence visible
The INCI list retrieved from Myntra (an Indian retailer) for this product explicitly lists 'Fragrance / Parfum, Limonene, Linalool'. This contradicts the 'fragrance free' claim for the product sold in India. Non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic tests are stated.
Evidence visible
INCI lists Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid (components of Centella Asiatica/Cica), Allantoin, Panthenol, and Ectoin. Their presence supports the claim.
Mentioned only
Brand states 'Forest Yeast' (Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment) provides 119% more moisture than madecassoside and 111.9% natural growth effect compared to Madecassoside after 16 hours (testing improvement of irritated skin).
Evidence visible
Brand states these tests have been completed.
Evidence visible
Self-assessment from a clinical study (31 women, 4 weeks) showed 97% saw reduced skin redness.
Evidence visible
Clinical results after repeated tape-stripping (34 women, used 2 times per day) showed recovery 2.8 times faster.
Evidence visible
Clinical trial results from Global Medical Research Institute (34 female subjects, 19-49, Oct 23 - Nov 27, 2024) state these quantified improvements.
Evidence visible
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No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
Declares 2 known allergen(s) (limonene, linalool). Reactive skin should note these.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Any proprietary 'complex' is broken down into its actual ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
The INCI list retrieved from Myntra (an Indian retailer) for this product explicitly lists 'Fragrance / Parfum, Limonene, Linalool'. This contradicts the 'fragrance free' claim for the product sold in India. Non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic tests are stated.
INCI lists Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid (components of Centella Asiatica/Cica), Allantoin, Panthenol, and Ectoin. Their presence supports the claim.
Brand states 'Forest Yeast' (Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment) provides 119% more moisture than madecassoside and 111.9% natural growth effect compared to Madecassoside after 16 hours (testing improvement of irritated skin).
Brand states these tests have been completed.
Self-assessment from a clinical study (31 women, 4 weeks) showed 97% saw reduced skin redness.
Clinical results after repeated tape-stripping (34 women, used 2 times per day) showed recovery 2.8 times faster.
Fragrance allergens Limonene and Linalool are present and require declaration.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. INCI order appears correct.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
Clinical studies show 21% improvement in skin barrier after 4 weeks (34 women), 97% agreed it helped soothe sensitized skin after 1 day (34 women), and 91% agreed it helped repair skin's damaged moisture barrier after 4 weeks (31 women). Damaged skin barrier improvement of +54.5% right after use and +65.4% next day after use (34 women).
Evidence visible
Instrumental results from 32 women comparing skin hydration, texture, desquamation, and TEWL after 4 vs. 8 hours of sleep, used once per condition.
Evidence visible
The INCI list retrieved from Myntra (an Indian retailer) for this product explicitly lists 'Fragrance / Parfum, Limonene, Linalool'. This contradicts the 'fragrance free' claim for the product sold in India. Non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic tests are stated.
Evidence visible
INCI lists Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid (components of Centella Asiatica/Cica), Allantoin, Panthenol, and Ectoin. Their presence supports the claim.
Mentioned only
Brand states 'Forest Yeast' (Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment) provides 119% more moisture than madecassoside and 111.9% natural growth effect compared to Madecassoside after 16 hours (testing improvement of irritated skin).
Evidence visible
Brand states these tests have been completed.
Evidence visible
Self-assessment from a clinical study (31 women, 4 weeks) showed 97% saw reduced skin redness.
Evidence visible
Clinical results after repeated tape-stripping (34 women, used 2 times per day) showed recovery 2.8 times faster.
Evidence visible
Clinical trial results from Global Medical Research Institute (34 female subjects, 19-49, Oct 23 - Nov 27, 2024) state these quantified improvements.
Evidence visible
“The new formula is fragrance free, won't clog pores, and is safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin.”
The 'fragrance free' claim is directly contradicted by the INCI list found on an Indian retail platform (Myntra), which lists 'Fragrance / Parfum, Limonene, Linalool'. This is a significant discrepancy for consumers, especially those with sensitive skin.