Garnier Micellar Milk Cleansing Water and Makeup Remover
Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 20, Xanthan gumCleanses gently
“The cleanser is designed to remove makeup, excess oil and impurities with no need to rinse.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polysorbate 20, xanthan gum) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow 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~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl myristate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePolysorbate 20~1.9–2.9%
Betaine~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium polyacrylate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCitric acid~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPanthenol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAcrylates copolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMyrtrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Isopropyl myristate, Polysorbate 20, Betaine, Sodium polyacrylate, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Panthenol, Acrylates copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Myrtrimonium bromide
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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.
| GarnierMicellar Milk Cleansing Water and Makeup RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyMicellar Cleansing Water | CeraVeHydrating Facial Cleanser | Paula's choiceResist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $4.39 | $12.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 | Phytosphingosine | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | 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.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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