Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Micellar Cleansing Water

Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Micellar Cleansing Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Micellar 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 (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate) 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.

Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacateEffect: High~3.2–4.8%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprateEffect: High~2.3–3.4%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.6–2.4%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
Anti-blemish
Niacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Works well
What the product description says
“It efficiently removes makeup, dirt and oil from skin without causing dryness, helping to unclog pores and lift away grime to leave skin feeling fresh, hydrated and healthy with a more even and balanced tone.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~0.5–1.15%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 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~1.1–1.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%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~23–35%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~4.3–6.4%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Chlorhexidine digluconateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
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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Water~12–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Pentylene glycol~4.3–6.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Hamamelis virginiana water~1.1–1.7%
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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Charcoal powder~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~1–1.45%
Formula
Propanediol~0.85–1.25%
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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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Niacinamide~0.5–1.15%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Lepidium sativum sprout extract~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Glycerin~0.15–0.55%
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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Lecithin~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Hamamelis virginiana water, Charcoal powder, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Propanediol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Niacinamide, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Glycerin, Lecithin, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Butylphenyl methylpropional

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 72 of 72 of 7
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Irritancy High Medium Low Low
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