Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 caprateCan be harsh
“Organic Cleansing Micellar Water”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Hordeum vulgare stem water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~2.5–3.8%
Water~1.9–2.8%
Centaurea cyanus flower water~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own
More about Centaurea cyanus flower waterHamamelis virginiana leaf water~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Hordeum vulgare stem water, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Glycerin, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Citral
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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.
| FlorameOrganic Cleansing Micellar WaterYOUR PRODUCT | TopicremUH Gentle Micellar Water | Eau Thermale AveneMicellar Water | ACOFace Micellar Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $9.39 | $20.33 | $6.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Trehalose | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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