Avène Les Essentiels Makeup Removing Micellar Water
Works for
CleansingCoco-glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Avène Les Essentiels Makeup Removing Micellar Water 200ml is a water that removes make-up, cleanses (even pollution particles), moisturizes and soothes in one move the sensitive face and eyes.”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCitric acid~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoco-glucoside~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideEthyl lauroyl arginate hcl~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.4–0.9%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateTrehalose~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseWater~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Coco-glucoside, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Trehalose, Water
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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.
| AvèneLes Essentiels Makeup Removing Micellar WaterYOUR PRODUCT | Estelle and ThildEstelle Thild BioCleanse Micellar Cleansing Water | LANEIGEWater Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser | Green PeopleNordic Roots Cranberry Micellar Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $20.39 | $14.00 | $25.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Panthenol | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: TERESA TARMEY CleanserNatura Siberica Organic Certified Deep Cleansing Hyaluronic Oil
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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