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CleansingPalmitic acid, Stearic acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Vegan Beta-Carrot Foam Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid, Tartaric acid + 3 moreWorks well
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: glycolic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPalmitic acid~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~1.8–2.2%
Butylene glycol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCocamidopropyl betaine~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Lauric acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPeg-100 stearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDipropylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDaucus carota sativa root water~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.6%
Parfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEclipta prostrata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Curcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractGluconolactone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneSalicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPanthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycolic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateLactic acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMalic acid~0.25–0.45%
Tartaric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidGlycine soja oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilCentella asiatica extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractViola mandshurica flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractTaraxacum officinale leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractPrunus mume fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractChaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCornus officinalis fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that contains anti-oxidants. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used to help preserve the product formulation
More about Cornus officinalis fruit extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractOryza sativa extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractGlycine max seed extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractBeta-carotene~0.05–0.1%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Lauric acid, Peg-100 stearate, Dipropylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Daucus carota sativa root water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Eclipta prostrata extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Gluconolactone, Salicylic acid, Panthenol, Glycolic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Malic acid, Tartaric acid, Glycine soja oil, Centella asiatica extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Viola mandshurica flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Taraxacum officinale leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Oryza sativa extract, Glycine max seed extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Beta-carotene, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| OttieVegan Beta-Carrot Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | IOPEDerma Trouble Cleanser | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 66% | 65% |
| Price | $17.60 | — | $20.20+$2.60 | $10.00−$7.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 23 | 8 of 23 | 3 of 23 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lauryl Glucoside | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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