The Saem Natural Condition Sparkling Cleansing Water

The Saem Natural Condition Sparkling Cleansing Water

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-7 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“This is a voluminous cleansing water that can effectively remove color makeup without the need for rinsing.”
Source: Yesstyle

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-7 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: High~2.8–3.4%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.3–2.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 23 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana leaf water—High~0.9–1.1%est.
Citrus aurantifolia fruit extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract that might contain antioxidantsHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Orchid extractA plant extract that can be used as fragranceHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Boswellia carterii resin extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Geranium maculatum extractContains an essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.4%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.3–2.8%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~1.4–1.7%est.
Malus domestica fruit extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Sodium metabisulfiteA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~7.3–8.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Panthenol~4.2–5.1%
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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Peg-7 caprylic/capric glycerides~2.8–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Water~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Water~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-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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Camellia sinensis leaf water~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect

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Hamamelis virginiana leaf water~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · high
Bambusa vulgaris water~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Saponaria officinalis leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might contain antioxidants

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Malus domestica fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Orchid extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be used as fragrance

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Boswellia carterii resin extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Geranium maculatum extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Monarda didyma leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
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

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Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Parfum~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Panthenol, Peg-7 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Water, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Bambusa vulgaris water, Saponaria officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Orchid extract, Boswellia carterii resin extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Sodium metabisulfite, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum

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Key difference—MadecassosideNiacinamideGlycerin
Irritancy High High Low Medium
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