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based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
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Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Micellar Water Oil Infused Facial Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol, isohexadecane) 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: decyl glucoside
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Potential irritants
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used to increase stability of product formulations
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ci 60725, Unknown, Decyl glucoside, Dipotassium phosphate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Geraniol, Unknown, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Hexylene glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Potassium phosphate, Sodium chloride, Parfum
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