PHYSIOGEL Red Soothing Cica Balance Pore Sunscreen 30mL

A pore-focused sunscreen is still a sun-protection product, but its texture also addresses the visible finish of skin. Powders and smoothing ingredients can help create a less shiny surface without physically removing pores. It belongs after skincare and before makeup, rather than in the cleansing or exfoliating stage of a routine.

PHYSIOGEL Cica Balance combines mineral and chemical UV filters with a sebum-absorbing finish. Niacinamide and glucosyl hesperidin form its Pore Solution complex, while CICA and panthenol complement the formula. The result is a sunscreen with primer-like qualities, not a pore-cleansing treatment or a substitute for applying sunscreen evenly.

Cica Balance Pore Sunscreen formula and format

This sunscreen is built around three distinct elements: labeled UV protection, a smoothing powder finish and a skincare ingredient blend. The combination gives it a different purpose and feel from a luminous or beige-tinted sunscreen.

• SPF50+ PA++++: The formula combines mineral and chemical UV filters for its labeled protection. These ratings identify its sunscreen role separately from the cosmetic smoothing effect of the finish.
• Pore Solution complex: Niacinamide and glucosyl hesperidin make up the brand’s named complex. They are part of the particular Cica Balance formula rather than a separate treatment supplied with the tube.
• CICA ingredient: Centella asiatica leaf extract appears in the ingredient list. Its inclusion helps identify the Cica Balance formula, without implying that sunscreen is a treatment for a medical skin condition.
• Panthenol and glycerin: These moisturizing ingredients complement the UV-filter system. Their role is part of the skincare feel of the product, alongside its more visibly mattifying finish.
• Sebum-absorbing powder: Powder in the formula helps manage excess shine and create a smoother-looking surface. This is a finish-focused effect rather than a claim that the product permanently changes pore size.
• Non-comedogenic testing: The brand identifies the formula as tested for pore-clogging potential. This is relevant to its pore-focused positioning, but does not guarantee that every individual will have the same experience.
• 30 mL tube: One compact tube provides a leave-on sunscreen for the final skincare step. Its cream presentation is distinct from the brand’s solid sun balm and larger face-and-body lotion.

Cica Balance Pore Sunscreen in a daytime routine

The main practical distinction is a fresh, smooth finish alongside sun protection. This makes the product relevant when excess shine and the way makeup sits on the skin matter as much as the sunscreen texture.

• Daily UV protection: The SPF50+ PA++++ rating gives the product a defined role at the end of daytime skincare. Apply it as sunscreen, not merely as a small amount of cosmetic primer.
• Less visible shine: The sebum-absorbing finish helps reduce the look of excess oil on the surface. This is useful for a less glossy appearance without claiming to stop the skin’s normal oil production.
• Smoother-looking pores: The primer-like finish helps soften the visible appearance of pores. The benefit is cosmetic and relates to how the surface looks, rather than physically eliminating or closing pores.
• Makeup preparation: A smooth, non-greasy surface can fit naturally before makeup. The product can also be used on its own when a more restrained finish is preferred over a luminous sunscreen.
• Skincare comfort: Panthenol and other moisturizing ingredients balance the finish-focused formula. They add a conditioning dimension to the product without requiring a separate CICA product to be included in this listing.

You Get:

• 1 × PHYSIOGEL Red Soothing Cica Balance Pore Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 30ml