CODAGE Micellar Water

CODAGE Micellar Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Capryloyl glycine +ย 1ย more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
โ€œRead More This Eau Micellaire (Micellar Water) from CODAGE removes makeup, cleanses skin and also delivers a purifying and moisturising action.โ€
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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 (capryloyl glycine, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate) 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.

Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.7โ€“7.1%
Capryloyl glycineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.4โ€“2.1%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.1โ€“1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Cinnamic acid
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Albizia julibrissin bark extractA plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missingHigh~3.5โ€“5.3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15โ€“0.7%est.
Cinnamic acidโ€”High~0.05โ€“0.15%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.7โ€“7.1%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.1โ€“1.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40โ€“60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~4.7โ€“7.1%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Albizia julibrissin bark extract~3.5โ€“5.3%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing

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Biosaccharide gum-4~2.6โ€“3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps improve the product texture

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Acetyl hexapeptide-37~2โ€“3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Glycerin~1.7โ€“2.5%
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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Capryloyl glycine~1.4โ€“2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.1โ€“1.6%
Irritant ยท 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 chloride~0.55โ€“1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Butylene glycol~0.45โ€“1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15โ€“0.7%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15โ€“0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1โ€“0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl~0.05โ€“0.3%
Formula
Cinnamic acid~0.05โ€“0.15%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
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Sodium benzoate~0.05โ€“0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Biosaccharide gum-4, Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Glycerin, Capryloyl glycine, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Cinnamic acid, Sodium benzoate

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Matchโ€”32%31%31%
Priceโ€”$30.77$14.00$20.52
Shared key ingredientsโ€”2 of 52 of 52 of 5
Key differenceโ€”DimethiconePanthenolCoco-Glucoside
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

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