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Urban Hydration Kiwi & Pomegranate Micellar Cleansing Water
Urban Hydration

Urban Hydration Kiwi & Pomegranate Micellar Cleansing Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Kiwi & Pomegranate Micellar Cleansing Water”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides) 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.

Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~5.3–7.9%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitate
Medium risk
We flagged 6 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~1.1–1.7%est.
Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~2.6–4%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.3–0.75%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~0.15–0.55%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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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~5.3–7.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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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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Caprylyl glycol~2.6–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Thaumatococcus danielli fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Punica granatum extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
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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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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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Retinyl palmitate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate
(vitamin a)
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Thaumatococcus danielli fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Retinyl palmitate, Unknown

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 32 of 30 of 3
Key difference—Azelaic AcidPanthenolGlycerin
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Extract of Punica granatum inhibits skin photoaging induced by UVB irradiationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjectsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Punica granatum -Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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