Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Potassium cocoyl glycinate + 9 moreCleanses gently
“Black Sugar Cleansing skin care line is an exfoliating and moisturizing cleansing line with organic Brazilian black sugar that is enriched with vitamins and minerals to hydrate and nourish skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, laureth-1 phosphate, lauric acid, lauryl phosphate, myristic acid, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids) 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
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“Black Sugar Cleansing skin care line is an exfoliating and moisturizing cleansing line with organic Brazilian black sugar that is enriched with vitamins and minerals to hydrate and nourish skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSorbitol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPotassium cocoyl glycinate~2–3%
Lauric acid~1.7–2.5%
- 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 acidMyristic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidArginine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePotassium hydroxide~0.95–1.45%
Sodium chloride~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSodium cocoyl apple amino acids~0.35–0.8%
Sucrose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateLaureth-1 phosphate~0.2–0.7%
Parfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolLauryl phosphate~0.15–0.6%
Dipropylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolDisodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Caramel~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCarica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractRice ferment filtrate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Rice ferment filtrate1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSarcodon aspratus extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lepidium meyenii root extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitol, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Arginine, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Sucrose, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Laureth-1 phosphate, Parfum, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Butylene glycol, Lauryl phosphate, Dipropylene glycol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Hexylene glycol, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Rice ferment filtrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sarcodon aspratus extract, Lepidium meyenii root extract
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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.
| SkinfoodBlack Sugar Perfect Bubble FoamYOUR PRODUCT | OngredientsSkin Barrier Moisture Deep Cleanser | THE FACE SHOPRice Water Bright Cleansing Foam | KIKO MilanoPure Clean Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $19.45 | $10.27−$9.18 | $9.20−$10.25 | $14.00−$5.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | Decyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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