Sebamed Clear Face Deep Cleansing Facial Toner

Sebamed Clear Face Deep Cleansing Facial Toner

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Clear Face Deep Cleansing Facial Toner”
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.

Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.5–3.7%
Anti-blemish
Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Combats pimples, blackheads and skin impurities.”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

AllantoinEffect: LowHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~8–12.1%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~1–1.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~1.4–2%est.
Hydrolyzed silkCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.15%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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Alcohol~8–12.1%
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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Panthenol~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Polysorbate 20~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
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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Propylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium lactate~1.4–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Allantoin~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract~1–1.45%
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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Hydrolyzed silk~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Hydroxypropyl oxidized starch pg-trimonium chloride~0.4–1%
Formula
Urea~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingExfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

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Caramel~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Levulinic acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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P-anisic acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Sodium lactate, Allantoin, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Hydrolyzed silk, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hydroxypropyl oxidized starch pg-trimonium chloride, Urea, Caramel, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Levulinic acid, P-anisic acid, Ci 42090

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Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol — Contains drying alcohol —
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Sources cited in this review

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Sebamed Clear Face Deep Cleansing Facial Toner
SebamedClear Face Deep Cleansing Facial Toner

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