Faith in Face Truly Watery Cleansing Water
Works for
CleansingPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“This lightweight and moisturising cleanser that looks like regular water is able to remove makeup, cleanse and tone with just a few light swipes of a cotton pad.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Mentha piperita extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCitric acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Butylene glycol~0.9–1.4%
- 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 glycolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMentha piperita extract~0.45–1%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractRosa damascena flower water~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterVaccinium vitis-idaea leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower water~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Colostrum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbidium grandiflorum flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower water~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helichrysum italicum flower water~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractLilium tigrinum extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Mentha piperita extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Vaccinium vitis-idaea leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower water, Colostrum, Cymbidium grandiflorum flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower water, Helichrysum italicum flower water, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Faith in FaceTruly Watery Cleansing WaterYOUR PRODUCT | UltraceuticalsUltra B2 Micellar Solution | SVRPhysiopure Micellar Water | PayotPurifying Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | — | $6.71 | $23.94 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Magnesium Pca | Cetrimonium Bromide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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