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Sweet Chef Sweet Skin Sampler
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What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
the Beet + Vitamin A Serum (7ml) is packed with a cocktail of pore-minimising, resurfacing actives to leave your skin smooth and renewed; the Ginger + Vitamin C Serum Shot (7ml) is abundant with dark spot-diminishing ingredient that unify skin tone and dial up the radiance; the Kale + Vitamin B Serum (7ml) helps to quench dry, thirsty cells as it works to reduce irritation and shield from aggressors; like speed-dating at an all-you-can-eat buffet for your face, the bonus Ginger + Vitamin C Fresh Pressed Sheet Mask (20ml) illuminates uneven tone and replenishes your skin in just 20 minutes.
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
niacinamide
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ascorbic acid
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Serving deluxe vials of their serum shots, alongside a mini moisturiser and a bonus(!)
sesamum indicum seed oil
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
sodium hyaluronate
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
trehalose
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-blemish
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
niacinamide
0.1% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Anti-aging
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
adenosine
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
copper tripeptide-1
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
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Exfoliation
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
allantoin
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
adenosine
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 13
Potential irritants
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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.
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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Potential irritants
retinol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Unknown, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Methyl gluceth-10, Triethylhexanoin, Xylitol, Beta vulgaris root extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Glycine soja oil, Retinol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Choleth-24, Hydrogenated lecithin, Saccharum officinarum extract, Xylitylglucoside, Carbomer, Anhydroxylitol, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyanocobalamin, Dextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Bht, Zingiber officinale extract, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Unknown, Water, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, 1,2-hexanediol, Propanediol, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ascorbic acid, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Choleth-24, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Cyanocobalamin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Unknown, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Trehalose, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Panthenol, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Disodium edta, Dextrin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Stearyl stearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated polydecene, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Adenosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Tocopheryl acetate, Corallina officinalis extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Ascorbic acid, Glycine soja oil, Panax ginseng extract, Caprylyl glycol, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Spirulina platensis extract, Avena sativa kernel oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citrus junos fruit extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Retinol, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Caramel, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Linalool, Bht, Zingiber officinale extract, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Betaine, Zingiber officinale root extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Centella asiatica extract, Butylene glycol, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Copper tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Allantoin, Glyceryl caprylate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Dextrin, Rose flower oil, Disodium edta, Linalool
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