Garnier Micellar Water Facial Cleanser Delicate Skin and Eyes

Garnier Micellar Water Facial Cleanser Delicate Skin and Eyes

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Isohexadecane, Coco-betaine + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Micellar Water Facial Cleanser Delicate Skin and Eyes”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, hexylene glycol, isohexadecane, poloxamer 184) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine

IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~3.9–5.9%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~1.6–2.4%
Poloxamer 184Effect: High~1.1–1.6%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Linalool, Geraniol + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 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~2.8–4.2%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.35–0.8%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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Cyclopentasiloxane~6.5–9.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Isohexadecane~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Centaurea cyanus flower water~2.8–4.2%
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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Potassium phosphate~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Sodium chloride~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Arginine~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Coco-betaine~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Poloxamer 184~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Dipotassium phosphate~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH of the product

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

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Propanediol~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Citric acid~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Hexylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Myrtrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Ci 60725~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 61565~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Linalool~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Potassium phosphate, Sodium chloride, Arginine, Coco-betaine, Poloxamer 184, Dipotassium phosphate, Disodium edta, Propanediol, Citric acid, Hexylene glycol, Myrtrimonium bromide, Ci 60725, Ci 61565, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum

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