Works for
CleansingHeptyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCleanses gently
“Gently refresh your complexion with the A'kin Cleansing Micellar Water ; a pH balanced, soap-free formula that soothes and cleanses skin without stripping moisture.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (heptyl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, LinaloolMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cocos nucifera water~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Cocos nucifera waterCamellia sinensis leaf extract~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCucumis sativus fruit water~2.8–4.3%
Cocos nucifera fruit juice~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractGlycerin~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin~0.95–1.4%
Heptyl glucoside~0.55–1.3%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateSodium levulinate~0.3–0.7%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocos nucifera water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Heptyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| A'kinCleansing Micellar WaterYOUR PRODUCT | EveredenSteer Clear Balancing Cleanser | REVOLUTION SKINCAREVitamin C Brightening Micellar Water | Colleen Rothschild BeautyMicellar Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $7.50 | $5.34 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Decyl Glucoside | Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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