Works for
CleansingBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Formulated for all skin types, including sensitive skin, Darphin’s Intral Daily Micellar Toner gently lifts impurities, makeup, oil and dirt from your complexion, while respecting skin’s natural moisture levels.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycereth-26~5.7–7%
Butylene glycol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneMorinda citrifolia fruit juice~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centaurium erythraea extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Centaurium erythraea extractPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~1.7–2%
Crataegus monogyna flower extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractPanthenol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAlteromonas ferment extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractLactobacillus ferment~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSaccharomyces lysate extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces lysate extractSodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTrehalose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPpg-26-buteth-26~0.35–0.6%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.3–0.6%
Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30~0.3–0.55%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBht~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Morinda citrifolia fruit juice, Centaurium erythraea extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Crataegus monogyna flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Panthenol, Alteromonas ferment extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Trehalose, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Bht, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| DarphinIntral Daily Micellar TonerYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoFace Calm and Restore Toner | INIKAPhyto Active Micellar Rosewater | COSRXLow pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | $35.64 | $10.14−$25.50 | $37.51+$1.87 | $9.99−$25.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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