Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A power cleanser featuring Hydrogen Bio WaterTM to gently remove makeup, dirt, and excess oil to cleanse skin without water.”
Source: Sephora

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.

Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~3–4.6%
Exfoliation
Sea salt
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Draws out impurities and provides gentle, powerful cleansing. . Dead Sea Salt.”
Source: Sephora

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Sea saltEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Salvia officinalis oil—High~0.15–0.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.4–2%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
GlutathioneA peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.01–0.05%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~4.4–6.5%
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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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~3–4.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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1,2-hexanediol~1.4–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium citrate~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
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

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
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

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Citric acid~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Sea salt~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Cocos nucifera water~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Salvia officinalis oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
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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Aminobutyric acid~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Has been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing

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Milk lipids~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Lipides du lait
Not recognized
Glutathione~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium citrate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Sea salt, Cocos nucifera water, Salvia officinalis oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Butylene glycol, Aminobutyric acid, Milk lipids, Unknown, Glutathione

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