Dermalogica micellar prebiotic precleanse
Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 20, Capryloyl glycine + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Nourishing micellar milky precleanse lifts away dirt, oil, and make-up while helping balance skin’s microbiome with prebiotics.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, hexylene glycol, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 20, potassium cetyl phosphate, sodium astrocaryum murumuruate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Santalum album oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideC15-19 alkane~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2.4–2.9%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAvena sativa kernel extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractRicinus communis seed oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilSantalum album oil~0.7–1.05%
Camellia oleifera seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.5–0.75%
Cucumis sativus seed extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractVanilla planifolia fruit~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed cottonseed protein~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Myroxylon pereirae oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tagetes minuta flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thuja occidentalis leaf oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Evernia prunastri extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHexylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerXylitylglucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideSodium astrocaryum murumuruate~0.3–0.5%
Capryloyl glycine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycinePentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSaccharide isomerate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCistus ladaniferus resin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Styrax benzoin resin extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octadecyl di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C15-19 alkane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ricinus communis seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Santalum album oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Cucumis sativus seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit, Hydrolyzed cottonseed protein, Juniperus virginiana oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Myroxylon pereirae oil, Tagetes minuta flower oil, Thuja occidentalis leaf oil, Evernia prunastri extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Hexylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium astrocaryum murumuruate, Capryloyl glycine, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Cistus ladaniferus resin, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Octadecyl di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate
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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.
| Dermalogicamicellar prebiotic precleanseYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | Paula's choiceResist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser | JUMISOD-Panthenol Barrier Soothing Cleansing Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | $49.00 | — | $12.60−$36.40 | $17.14−$31.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | A Type Of Green Tea Extract | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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