Sweet Chef Ginger Kombucha + Vitamin D Chill Mist
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment + 6 moreWorks
“On a skin health kick? Sweet Chef’s Ginger Kombucha + Vitamin D Chill Mist grants a burst of probiotic-rich hydration to thirsty cells to reveal an ultra-hydrated, dewy complexion.A recipe for healthy-looking, replenished skin, this ultra-fine mist harnesses brightness-boosting ginger – beloved for its 40 different kinds of antioxidant properties – to revive dull, uneven tones for a clear and youthful effect.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The finishing touch is kombucha a type of fermented tea that’s rich in probiotics, which helps to clarify your tone and texture (think hyperpigmentation’s worst nightmare).”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.4–8%
- 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 glycolPropanediol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.8–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinC12-14 pareth-12~2–3%
Zingiber officinale root extract~1.6–2.4%
- 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 extractPolyglyceryl-2 oleate~1.4–2.1%
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.5%
Curcuma longa root extract~0.6–1.4%
- 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 extractAlthaea rosea flower extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- 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 extractCitric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMethyl cyclodextrin~0.2–0.75%
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- 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 extract1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Corallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.5%
- 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 extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about Hydroxyethylcellulose7-dehydrocholesterol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pro-vitamin D. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory effect in skin, but there is no research available confirming that this compound converts to vitamin D in skin or has any other benefits apart from softening the upper layer of the skin. This compound is different from the Vitamin D3 analogues used in medicine to treat psoriasis
More about 7-dehydrocholesterolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractPropylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, C12-14 pareth-12, Zingiber officinale root extract, Polyglyceryl-2 oleate, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma longa root extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Citric acid, Methyl cyclodextrin, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Corallina officinalis extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Potassium sorbate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool
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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 ChefGinger Kombucha + Vitamin D Chill MistYOUR PRODUCT | Ghost DemocracyDewy Toning Mist | AXISDark Spot Correcting Glow Toner | MizonHyalugen Double Layer Mist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $54.00 | $14.31 | $21.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Sweet Chef - Ginger Kombucha + Vitamin D Chill Mist" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.80% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Sweet Chef" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 15.76£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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