Botanics Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Water

Botanics Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate +Β 1Β more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
β€œHydrating Micellar Cleansing 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 (decyl 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: decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8–12%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~1.1–1.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8–12%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~1.6–2.4%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.3–2%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%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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Decyl glucoside~8–12%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
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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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Propanediol~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.6–2.4%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Caprylyl glycol~1.3–2%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.55–1.3%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Betaine~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Panthenol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Betaine, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Panthenol, Citric acid, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate

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