Works for
CleansingPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Polysorbate 20 + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Smart Cleanse Micellar Water”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetrimonium chloride, hexylene glycol, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cetrimonium chloride
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“BENEFITS Purifies, Refreshes, Clarifies This clarifying ELEMIS Smart Cleanse Micellar Water effectively removes make-up and the daily build-up of skin pollutants to reveal a clear, radiant complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa damascena extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~4.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPolysorbate 20~3.4–5.1%
Rosa damascena flower water~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Rosa damascena flower waterRosa damascena extract~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractWater~1.6–2.5%
Propylene glycol~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~0.95–1.4%
Hexylene glycol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium cocoyl apple amino acids~0.5–1.15%
Cetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Disodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinRosa rubiginosa seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sapindus trifoliatus fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can be used as a fragrance. Contains multiple chemical compounds, some of which are frequent irritants and allergens
More about Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extractSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Water, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene glycol, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Cetrimonium chloride, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Sapindus trifoliatus fruit extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Tetrasodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium hydroxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ELEMISSmart Cleanse Micellar WaterYOUR PRODUCT | OnagrineVisibly Pure Purifying Cleansing Gel | SimpleKind Defence Anti-Bacterial Cleansing Wipes 20 wipes | Colleen Rothschild BeautyMicellar Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $15.67 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Niacinamide | Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
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