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A-DERMA Phys-AC Purifying Cleansing Micellar Water
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A-DERMA Phys-AC Purifying Cleansing Micellar Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Coco-glucoside + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Phys-AC Purifying Cleansing Micellar Water”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside

Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.3–3.5%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.95–1.4%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.2–0.7%
Poloxamer 184Effect: High~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~5.7–8.6%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.35%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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Pentylene glycol~5.7–8.6%
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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Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
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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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Ammonium glycyrrhizate~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Avena sativa leaf/stem extract~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Bisabolol~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Coco-glucoside~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Glutamic acid~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Poloxamer 184~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propylene glycol~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Avena sativa leaf/stem extract, Bisabolol, Coco-glucoside, Disodium edta, Parfum, Glutamic acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Poloxamer 184, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammationresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  5. 5
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Amended Safety Assessment of Butyl Polyoxyalkylene Ethers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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