PRODUCT REVIEW
CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Water, Ultra Gentle Cleanser and Makeup Remover
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Water, Ultra Gentle Cleanser and Makeup Remover
carbomer
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
cholesterol
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
disodium cocoamphodiacetate
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
polyaminopropyl biguanide
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
hexylene glycol
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (2)
Recommend
2 reviews
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100%
How stripping does it feel?
2 reviews
Squeaky clean feeling
Not stripping
How well does it remove makeup?
1 review
Doesn't remove makeup
Removes light makeup
Removes waterproof makeup
How would you describe the foam?
2 reviews
No foam
Light foam
A lot of foam
How would you describe the smell?
2 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ceramide np
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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Potential irritants
polyaminopropyl biguanide
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
hexylene glycol
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
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
hexylene glycol
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hexylene glycol, Bht, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 184, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium edta, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan gum, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties