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BcomBIO Moisturizing Micellar Water
BcomBIO

BcomBIO Moisturizing Micellar Water

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“BcomBIO Moisturizing Micellar Water 400ml is a micellar water with a gel texture that gently cleanses the skin while hydrating it.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2.2–3.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~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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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Eriophorum spissum flower/stem extract~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Levulinic acid~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sodium levulinate~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phytic acid~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Eriophorum spissum flower/stem extract, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Phytic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 32 of 32 of 3
Key difference—Chondrus Crispus ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractArginine
Irritancy Medium Medium Low Low
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Product summary

"BcomBIO - Moisturizing Micellar Water" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.50% - 2.20% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails for 33.96$ in the United States and from 11.30£ up to 16.80£ in the United Kingdom.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasmancbi.nlm.nih.gov
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