Fenty beauty What It Dew? Makeup Refreshing Spray

Fenty beauty What It Dew? Makeup Refreshing Spray

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“What It Dew? Makeup Refreshing Spray Makeup Refreshing Spray”
From product name

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.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~2–3%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~1.7–2.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower extractA plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Salvia sclarea extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.6%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~6.4–9.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Dimethicone~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Propanediol~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Hamamelis virginiana water~2–3%
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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Alcohol~1.7–2.6%
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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Lavandula angustifolia flower water~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals

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Hyacinthus orientalis extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Salvia sclarea extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Borago officinalis extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
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, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Parfum, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Hyacinthus orientalis extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Borago officinalis extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopherol, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Limonene

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Sources cited in this review

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