
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Acne gel with 14 ingredients
FEATURES
Gentle and soothing water-based, formulated for daytime acne care, contains chicory root extract and maltose to calm skin, reduce redness and oily skin, dermatologically tested for sensitive skin
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Do not apply to broken or irritated skin, discontinue use if irritation occurs
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Acne Redness Oily Skin Sensitive SkinBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What GARDEN OF EDEN Says
Product Description:
A gentle and soothing water-based acne gel, Rosa T Acne Gel is specially formulated for daytime acne care, while carrying the same benefits as Rosa T Acne Serum. It additionally contains chicory root extract and maltose, which help calm the skin, reduce redness and oily skin. Rosa T Acne Gel is best complemented with the use of Rosa T Acne Serum at night for more effective results.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua,Butylene-Glycol,PPG-26-Buteth-26,PEG-40-Hydrogenated-Castor-Oil,Carbomer,Triethanolamine,Melaleuca-alternifolia-Tea-Tree-Leaf-Oil,Vitis-Vinifera-Grape-Seed-Oil,Rosa-Moschata-Seed-Oil,Tocopherol-d-alpha-tocopherol-Natural-Vitamin-E,Magnesium-Gluconate,Algae-Extract,Cichorium-Intybus-Chicory-Leaf-Extract,Maltosa,Methylcholoroisothiazolinone,Methylisothiazolinone
Key Ingredients
Tea Tree Leaf Oil,Grape Seed Oil,Rosa Moschata Seed Oil,Vitamin E,Chicory Leaf Extract,Maltose
Ingredients Details
Carbomer
Common Name(s): Carbopol,polyacrylic acid,carboxyvinyl polymer
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides transparent gel textures and thickening at very low concentrations via ph-responsive swelling.
Why It's Used: The most widely used gel thickener โ provides crystal-clear, stable gels at concentrations as low as 0.1-0.5% with ph-controlled viscosity.
How It Works: Highly crosslinked polyacrylic acid remains tightly coiled at acidic ph. neutralization with naoh or triethanolamine ionizes carboxylic groups causing electrostatic repulsion that unfolds and swells the polymer coils, dramatically increasing viscosity. concentration-dependent thickening.
Typically Found In: Gels,serums,emulsions,sunscreens
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ polyacrylic acid thickener
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Carbomer's ph-responsive swelling mechanism provides an elegant formulation control tool: a neutralized gel can be liquefied by ph reduction (adding acid) and re-thickened by reneutralization. this reversible rheology control allows two-phase products that mix on application without the need for mechanical emulsification.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Methylisothiazolinone
Common Name(s): Mit,kathon,neolone
CAS Number: 2682-20-4
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides highly potent broad-spectrum preservation at very low concentrations in rinse-off formulations.
Why It's Used: Most potent cosmetic preservative โ mit provides effective preservation at concentrations 10-100ร lower than most other preservatives, enabling clean-label preservation at minimal ingredient load.
How It Works: Electrophilic isothiazolinone ring reacts with bacterial thiol enzymes (glutathione, coa-dependent enzymes) via michael addition for rapid kill. very potent โ mic vs e. coli 0.06ฮผg/ml (vs phenoxyethanol mic ~400ฮผg/ml โ 6000ร more potent). rapidly biodegradable.
Typically Found In: Rinse-off shampoos,body washes,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ isothiazolinone preservative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.0015%โ0.0015% (max 15ppm eu rinse-off)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu regulation 2014/1298: mit banned from leave-on products. max 15ppm in rinse-off only. contact sensitiser โ causes occupational dermatitis epidemic in hairdressers and consumers. sccs noted no safe level for leave-on. 2016 eu restriction driven by major sensitisation epidemic.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Mit's sensitisation epidemic (2010-2015) is one of the most significant cosmetic safety events in modern dermatology: a dramatic increase in contact allergy patch test positive rates from <1% (2005) to 7% (2015) in the eu was directly traceable to the widespread introduction of mit in leave-on products. this epidemic prompted the fastest eu cosmetic regulatory action in history and demonstrates the critical importance of patch test surveillance in monitoring emerging cosmetic allergens.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu regulation 2014/1298,yazar et al. mit sensitisation epidemic study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Ppg-26-buteth-26
Common Name(s): Ppg-26-buteth-26,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ppg-26-buteth-26 has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ppg-26-buteth-26 technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Triethanolamine
Common Name(s): Triethanolamine,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Triethanolamine has an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,triethanolamine technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12