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Garnier Micellar Cleansing Wipes
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Garnier Micellar Cleansing Wipes

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Hexylene glycol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Micellar Water is Effective Yet Gentle: It's simple, micellar cleansing water lifts away dirt, makeup, and excess oil, all in just a few swipes.”
Source: Recreate Yourself

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, poloxamer 184, polysorbate 65) 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.

Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~6.5–9.7%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.6–2.5%
Poloxamer 184Effect: High~0.35–0.8%
Polysorbate 65Effect: High~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Polyaminopropyl biguanideA preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to itHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~6.5–9.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.6–2.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%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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Hexylene glycol~6.5–9.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Glycerin~3.6–5.3%
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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Citric acid~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Dimethicone~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Myrtrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Panthenol~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Poloxamer 184~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it

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Polysorbate 65~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Simethicone~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Hexylene glycol, Glycerin, Citric acid, Dimethicone, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium edta, Myrtrimonium bromide, Panthenol, Poloxamer 184, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Polysorbate 65, Simethicone, Sodium benzoate

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 74 of 74 of 7
Key difference——Niacinamide—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Contact allergy to polyhexamethylene biguanide (polyaminopropyl biguanide)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Wipes
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