this works Evening Detox Cleansing Water

this works Evening Detox Cleansing Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Poloxamer 184, Olive oil peg-7 esters + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Evening Detox Cleansing Water”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (almond oil peg-8 esters, cetrimonium bromide, olive oil peg-7 esters, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, poloxamer 184) 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.

Poloxamer 184Effect: High~4.4–6.5%
Olive oil peg-7 estersEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.1–4.6%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.3–3.5%
Almond oil peg-8 estersEffect: High~2–3%
Cetrimonium bromideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products~0.05–0.1%
Exfoliation
Side benefit the brand mentions · Gluconolactone
Works well
What the product description says
“For best results follow nightly with evening detox spray-on exfoliant and 1-2 times a week with evening detox clay mask.”
Source: Feelunique

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.

GluconolactoneKey activeEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~1.2–1.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Geraniol + 7 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
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Boswellia carterii gum oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Cinnamomum camphora oil—High~0.05–0.25%est.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil—High~0.05–0.15%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Olive oil peg-7 estersHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.1–4.6%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~1.2–1.7%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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~0.5–1.2%est.
Cetrimonium bromideHelps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%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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Poloxamer 184~4.4–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Olive oil peg-7 esters~3.1–4.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Almond oil peg-8 esters~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~1.7–2.6%
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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Panthenol~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

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

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Gluconolactone~1.2–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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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Cetrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Bht~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Calcium gluconate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%
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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Boswellia carterii gum oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cinnamomum camphora oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

More about Cymbopogon martini oil
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Poloxamer 184, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Almond oil peg-8 esters, Glycerin, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Cetrimonium bromide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum, Geraniol, Linalool, Bht, Calcium gluconate, Limonene, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Cinnamomum camphora oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin oil

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this works Evening Detox Cleansing Water
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