alya skin Foaming Micellar Cleanser

alya skin Foaming Micellar Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Foaming Micellar Cleanser”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauryl glucoside) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~7.5–11.3%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~3.6–5.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.8–4.2%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 9 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~3.6–5.4%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~3.6–5.4%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.8–4.2%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~7.5–11.3%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.25%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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Lauryl glucoside~7.5–11.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hamamelis virginiana water~3.6–5.4%
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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Coco-glucoside~3.6–5.4%
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Citrullus lanatus seed oil~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Pelargonium roseum stem oil~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Glyceryl oleate~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Alcohol~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Sodium chloride~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ci 17200~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl glucoside, Hamamelis virginiana water, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Pelargonium roseum stem oil, Glyceryl oleate, Alcohol, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Ci 17200

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 43 of 42 of 4
Key difference—Ascorbyl GlucosideAllantoinPanthenol
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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