Absolution LEau Soir et Matin Cleansing Water

Absolution LEau Soir et Matin Cleansing Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“LEau Soir et Matin Cleansing Water”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1.4–1.7%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.65–1%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.5–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Tilia cordata flower water + 12 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 24 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Tilia cordata flower water—High~2.4–3%est.
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~2.1–2.5%est.
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~1.6–2%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–1.7%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~1–1.3%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower waterA citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.8%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil—High~0.3–0.55%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~7.5–9.1%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.65–1%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~7.5–9.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water~5–6.1%
Irritant · high
Glycerin~3.3–4.1%
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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Tilia cordata flower water~2.4–3%
Irritant · high
Alcohol~2.1–2.5%
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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Hamamelis virginiana water~1.6–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Helichrysum italicum flower water~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Coco-glucoside~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Centaurea cyanus flower water~1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

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Citrus aurantium amara flower water~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Diglycerin~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citrus limon peel extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Glyceryl oleate~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Levulinic acid~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Benzyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium levulinate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium chloride~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Zinc pca~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

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Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Bisabolol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Boswellia carterii oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Corylus avellana seed oil~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Helichrysum italicum flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Glycerin, Tilia cordata flower water, Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Helichrysum italicum flower water, Coco-glucoside, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Diglycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Citrus limon peel extract, Glyceryl oleate, Levulinic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium levulinate, Citric acid, Potassium chloride, Zinc pca, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Bisabolol, Boswellia carterii oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene

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