Carrotene IPMP Clearing Solution
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
Goes into your pores and dissolves the oil and dead skin clogging them. Best for blackheads, whiteheads, and oily, acne-prone skin.
Good for: Anti-acne, Exfoliating
A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.
Good for: Brightening, Barrier repair, Anti-inflammatory
A physical sunscreen that sits on top of your skin and blocks UV. Broad-spectrum and gentle enough for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.
Good for: Sun protection
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
Goes into your pores and dissolves the oil and dead skin clogging them. Best for blackheads, whiteheads, and oily, acne-prone skin.
Liu Y et al., Clinical Efficacy of a Salicylic Acid-Containing Gel on Acne Management and Skin Barrier Function: A 21-Day Prospective Study, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2025;24(7):e70353 — salicylic acid gel reduced acne lesions, regulated sebum, improved hydration and barrier function
Ye R et al., 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel vs. adapalene gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blind, parallel-controlled trial, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2024;23(6):2125-2134 — 2% SSA hydrogel was equally effective as adapalene gel for mild-to-moderate acne
Brumley C et al. Allergic contact dermatitis to salicylic acid: A case series of relevant sensitization. Contact Dermatitis. 2024;91(2):133-138. doi:10.1111/cod.14573 — Case series of 489 patch-tested patients (2020-2024): 21 positive reactions to salicylic acid. Documents that ACD to SA is likely underreported; testing at 5% concentration feasible.
A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.
Moro F et al., Skin Cancer Prevention and Antiaging: Role of Nicotinamide, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026
Passeron T et al., An Investigator-Blinded, Randomized Trial of a Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Containing Sclareolide and Niacinamide, Dermatology and Therapy (Heidelberg) 2026
Vergilio MM et al., Topical Formulation with Niacinamide Combined with 5 MHz Ultrasound for Improving Skin Ageing, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2025
A physical sunscreen that sits on top of your skin and blocks UV. Broad-spectrum and gentle enough for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.
Kern C et al., Evaluation of an SPF50 Sunscreen Containing Photolyase and Antioxidants for its Anti-Photoaging Properties and Photoprotection, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2022;21(5):517-520 — 10.7% zinc oxide SPF50 mineral sunscreen improved photoaging signs over 12 weeks
Schneider SL, Lim HW. A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2019;35(6):442-446. — Review confirms ZnO provides broad-spectrum UVA-UVB coverage; concludes zinc oxide sunscreens are safe with minimal percutaneous absorption risk.
CIR Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmetics (Scott et al.), final report 2018 / re-review 2024 (covers zinc oxide among 27 zinc ingredients)
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains silicones: DimethiconeNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Water(Aqua)
- Glycerin
- Niacinamide
- Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
- Octyldodecanol
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Butylene Glycol
- Gluconolactone
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Shea Butter
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
- Zinc Oxide
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Dimethicone
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Salicylic Acid
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Carrot Root Extract
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Tromethamine
- O-Cymen-5-Ol(Ipmp)
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Allantoin
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Sorbitol
- Spearmint Leaf Oil
- Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
- Disodium EDTA
- Anise Fruit Extract
- Carrot Root Water
- Sunflower Seed Oil
- Panthenol
- Sucrose Stearate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Ginger Root Oil
- Galbanum Resin Oil
- Beta-Carotene
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Tocopherol
- Lauryl Alcohol
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Pentylene Glycol
- Madecassoside
Layering conflicts
Ingredients in this product that can react with common actives. Avoid stacking unless noted.
- Retinolhigh
Retinol + salicylic acid can over-exfoliate and damage the barrier. Alternate nights.
- Tretinoinhigh
Tretinoin + salicylic acid — major irritation risk. Strict separation required.
- Glycolic Acidmedium
AHA + BHA stacking risks over-exfoliation. Use a pre-formulated AHA/BHA product or alternate days.
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