Sweeteen Tartcherry Cica Calming Foam Cleanser

Sweeteen Tartcherry Cica Calming Foam Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Myristic acid + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“EVE VEGAN certified facial cleanser offers deep cleansing and soothing care while hydrating skin freshly.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, lauric acid, lauryl glucoside, myristic acid, peg-100 stearate, polysorbate 20, stearic acid) 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.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~7.2–8.8%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~4.5–5.5%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~3.2–4%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2.1%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~1.5–1.9%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1–1.2%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.9–1.1%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.1–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Linalool
Medium risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~4.5–5.5%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~3.2–4%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.4–2.9%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.9–1.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.65–0.95%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Centella asiatica leaf extractA 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.Medium~0.3–0.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
AsiaticosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritatingMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Madecassic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritatingMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Asiatic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritatingMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.5–5.5%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~3.2–4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~7.2–8.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Myristic acid~4.5–5.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Lauric acid~3.2–4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Potassium hydroxide~2.4–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Glycerin~2.1–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Prunus cerasus extract~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Polysorbate 20~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lauryl glucoside~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Alcohol~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Hyaluronic acid~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium hyaluronate~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

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Lactococcus ferment lysate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Bifida ferment lysate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking

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Niacinamide~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces redness

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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Dipropylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Asiaticoside~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingReduces irritation

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

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Madecassic acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritation

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

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Asiatic acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizing

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

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Ceramide np~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Beta-glucan~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Prunus cerasus extract, Polysorbate 20, Lauryl glucoside, Citric acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Niacinamide, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Ceramide np, Beta-glucan, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Linalool

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