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Avène Essentials Make-Up Removing Micellar Water
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Avène Essentials Make-Up Removing Micellar Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Essentials Make-Up Removing 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, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate) 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

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1.9–2.8%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~0.4–0.9%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 5 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~1.9–2.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.55–1.35%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.7–5.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.65%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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Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
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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Pentylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
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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Citric acid~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Coco-glucoside~1.9–2.8%
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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Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl~1.4–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Trehalose
Not recognized
Water~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Coco-glucoside, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Unknown, Water

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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