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Rosen Skincare Honey + Kojic Cleanser
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Rosen Skincare Honey + Kojic Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Xanthan gum, Olive oil peg-7 esters + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Honey + Kojic Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl olivate, decyl glucoside, olive oil peg-7 esters, sorbitan olivate, xanthan gum) 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: decyl glucoside

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~3.3–4.9%
Olive oil peg-7 estersEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.4–2.2%
Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–1.2%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.8%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.15–0.55%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Benefits Gentle daily cleanser Gentle exfoliation Ideal for minor breakouts and scarring Features Black Owned Woman owned US Manufactured Key Ingredients Kojic and Tumeric brighten skin and even skin tone Honey brightens the skin and acts as an antibacterial on acne”
Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Cymbopogon martini oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Kojic acidHelps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritatingHigh~5.5–8.2%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~2.7–4%est.
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil—High~2–2.9%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA 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 irritantHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Olive oil peg-7 estersHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–2.2%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.05–0.3%est.
Leuconostoc ferment filtrateUsed as a preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Honey~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Kojic acid~5.5–8.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating

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Water~4.7–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Xanthan gum~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cymbopogon martini oil~2.7–4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Cymbopogon flexuosus oil~2–2.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Curcuma longa root extract~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

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

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Olive oil peg-7 esters~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Cetearyl olivate~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Decyl glucoside~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lactic acid~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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 acid
Leuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a preservative

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Ingredient list view

Honey, Kojic acid, Water, Xanthan gum, Cymbopogon martini oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Propylene glycol, Decyl glucoside, Lactic acid, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: a review of the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment options in skin of color.europepmc.org
  3. 3
    Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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