Sweet Chef Carrot Ginger & Salicylic Acid Pore Cleanser
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CleansingLauryl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Carrot Ginger & Salicylic Acid Pore Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, quillaja saponaria bark extract, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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: coco-glucoside
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.45–0.65%Under-dosed
“This gentle lather clarifies and brightens complexion by harnessing the power of brightening ginger, pore tightening carrot, and decongesting & exfoliating salicylic acid (BHA).”
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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.45–0.65% + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“Carrot Ginger & Salicylic Acid Pore Cleanser”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinLauryl glucoside~4.9–6%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateSodium cocoyl glutamate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateButylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- 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 glycolSodium chloride~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePentylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractDaucus carota sativa extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractSalicylic acid~0.45–0.65%
- 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 acidCoco-glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideQuillaja saponaria bark extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Quillaja saponaria bark extractLactobacillus ferment~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractEnantia chlorantha bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractOriganum vulgare leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractRosa canina fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractNymphaea alba flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oleanolic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionate1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateSodium phytate~0.15–0.25%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDipropylene glycol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium palmitoyl proline~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Salicylic acid, Coco-glucoside, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Oleanolic acid, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sodium phytate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium palmitoyl proline
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Sweet ChefCarrot Ginger & Salicylic Acid Pore CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam | Dr. Barbara SturmCleanser Mousse Nettoyante | PrequelTRAVEL GLEANSER + SA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 82% | 82% |
| Price | — | $13.06 | $60.00 | $6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Urea | Zinc Pca |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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