sebamed Clear Face Deep Cleansing Toner
sebamed Sebamed Clear Face Deep Cleansing Toner lists 20 ingredients on its label, 19 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- 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
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Aqueous toner with ethanol for solubility, featuring panthenol and urea for hydration. Suitable for combination to oily skin. Factory view: Fast-evaporating alcohol boosts freshness, but balance is key to prevent excessive dryness.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Lactate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Allantoin
Other ingredients
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark / Leaf / Twig ExtractHydrolyzed SilkCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractHydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium ChlorideUreaCaramelParfumSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateLevulinic AcidP-Anisic AcidCi 42090
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Bark / Leaf / Twig Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Silk | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Caramel | COLORANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 IV/146 | — | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Levulinic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| P-Anisic Acid | FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Hamamelis Virginiana Bark / Leaf / Twig Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride
- Cationic starch quat; film former & conditioner for hair, often paired with electrolytes
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- Caramel
- Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Levulinic Acid
- Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.
- P-Anisic Acid
- Fragrance/preservative booster; odorous, low usage, patch test recommended
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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