Doré La Micellaire

Doré La Micellaire

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“La Micellaire offers gentle cleansing and rinse free makeup removal.”
Source: Doré

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~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower water
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~3.5–5.2%est.
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~1.8–2.6%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.8–1.25%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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~0.1–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%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~3.6–5.4%
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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Centaurea cyanus flower water~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

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Xylitylglucoside~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Levulinic acid~1.8–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Anhydroxylitol~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Sodium levulinate~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Xylitol~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Rosa damascena flower water~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.15–0.65%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
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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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Xylitylglucoside, Levulinic acid, Sodium benzoate, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium levulinate, Xylitol, Rosa damascena flower water, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 43 of 43 of 4
Key difference—Lactic AcidNiacinamideCeramide Ap
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Sources cited in this review

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