JUICE TO CLEANSE Vinegar Kombucha Cream

JUICE TO CLEANSE Vinegar Kombucha Cream

Efficacy87/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Exfoliation
Lactobionic acid, Citrus aurantifolia juice
Works well
What the product description says
“fermented kombucha, that is steeped from black tea to provide antioxidant benefits and exfoliate dead skin cells for a brighter complexion.”
Source: Soko Glam

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactobionic acid.

Lactobionic acidKey activeEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantifolia juiceEffect: Low~0.3–0.6%
Cleansing
Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol + 7 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Juice to Cleanse Vinegar Kombucha Cream contains saccharomyces .”
Source: Soko Glam

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.7–2%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.6–1.9%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.3–1.5%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.65–0.95%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.55–0.8%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.5–0.75%
Trideceth-10Effect: High~0.45–0.65%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~0.3–0.6%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.55–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Coptis japonica root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Citrus aurantifolia juice—High~0.3–0.6%est.
Carica papaya fruit juice—High~0.25–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.1–7.5%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Lactobionic acidA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticityMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Hydrogenated coconut oil—3/5~0.8–1.15%est.
Theobroma cacao seed extract—3/5~0.3–0.6%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.3–0.6%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.6–1.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~28–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks

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Water~13–16%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.1–7.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glycerin~3.5–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Diglycerin~2.6–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cetearyl olivate~1.7–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Sorbitan olivate~1.3–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Vinyl dimethicone~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated coconut oil~0.8–1.15%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Butylene glycol~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Propanediol~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Palmitic acid~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Hydrogenated polydecene~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Tromethamine~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Trideceth-10~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coptis japonica root extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Portulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Raphanus sativus seed extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Theobroma cacao seed extract~0.3–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Myristic acid~0.3–0.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Dextrin~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Vinegar~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vinegar
Ananas sativus fruit juice~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

More about Citrus limon fruit extract
Citrus aurantifolia juice~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation
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Carica papaya fruit juice~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Mangifera indica juice~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Lactobionic acid~0.15–0.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity

More about Lactobionic acid
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Beta-glucan~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Diglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Vinyl dimethicone, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Carbomer, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tromethamine, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-10, Coptis japonica root extract, Disodium edta, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Portulaca oleracea extract, Raphanus sativus seed extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Myristic acid, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Dextrin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Vinegar, Ananas sativus fruit juice, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia juice, Carica papaya fruit juice, Mangifera indica juice, Lactobionic acid, Tocopherol, Beta-glucan, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol

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