florence by mills Magic Micellar Cleansing Gel
Works for
CleansingGlycol stearate, Cetyl alcohol + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Magic Micellar Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Mandelic acid, Glycolic acid + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, mandelic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Santalum album wood extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerGlycol stearate~3.5–4.2%
Cetyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinMalic acid~1.9–2.4%
Mandelic acid~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidGallic acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCyanocobalamin~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEthylhexylglycerin~0.6–0.9%
Salix alba bark extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractLactic acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidGlycolic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidElettaria cardamomum seed extract~0.45–0.7%
Santalum album wood extract~0.45–0.65%
Rose extract~0.45–0.65%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.35–0.6%
- 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 extractSaponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractNasturtium officinale extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractHedera helix leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Citrus limon peel extract~0.3–0.55%
Arctium majus root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractTocopherol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCucumis melo fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.25–0.5%
Cananga odorata flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~0.35–0.65%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateCocamidopropyl betaine~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalIngredient list view
Water, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glycol stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Malic acid, Mandelic acid, Gallic acid, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salix alba bark extract, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Santalum album wood extract, Rose extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Hedera helix leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Arctium majus root extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Cananga odorata flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Hydroxycitronellal
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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.
| florence by millsMagic Micellar Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | Derma EVitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser | AcnecidePurifide Ph Control Face Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 45% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | $15.77 | $13.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Retinol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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