Embryolisse Micellar Lotion

Embryolisse Micellar Lotion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Polysorbate 20 + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Practical and speedy for gentle total cleansing and make-up removal using a single product for the face, eyes, and lips.”
Source: Beautylish

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetrimonium bromide, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, polysorbate 20) 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-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~3.1–4.6%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.3–3.4%
Cetrimonium bromideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 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~1.4–2%est.
Hamamelis virginiana leaf water—High~0.95–1.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Cetrimonium bromideHelps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~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~4–6%
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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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.1–4.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Polysorbate 20~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Anthemis nobilis flower water~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Centaurea cyanus flower water~1.4–2%
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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Hamamelis virginiana leaf water~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Cetrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products

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Parfum~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Disodium edta, Cetrimonium bromide, Parfum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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$17.00
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