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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Foaming Face Wash
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Foaming Face Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow·0% recommend (1 review)
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Coco-betaine + 6 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“SkinActive Micellar Foaming Face Wash”
Source: Ulta

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine.

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.

Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmateEffect: High~3.8–5.7%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~3.7–5.6%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~2.3–3.4%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.5–2.3%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.3–1.9%
Cocamide meaEffect: High~0.9–1.35%
Peg-55 propylene glycol oleateEffect: High~0.55–1.25%
Ppg-5-ceteth-20Effect: HighA solvent with some emollient properties~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~3.7–5.6%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~2.3–3.4%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Ppg-5-ceteth-20A solvent with some emollient propertiesMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~2.3–3.4%est.

User reviews

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  • Deenah· May 2024Doesn't recommend

    I like the scent and the lather. What I don’t like is how tight my skin feels after using.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.5–6.7%
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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Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coco-betaine~3.7–5.6%
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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Sodium laureth sulfate~2.3–3.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Polysorbate 20~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Citric acid~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Cocamide mea~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate
Polyquaternium-11~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

A solvent with some emollient properties

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Propylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Vitis vinifera fruit water~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Coco-betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Citric acid, Cocamide mea, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Polyquaternium-11, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Vitis vinifera fruit water

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GarnierSkinActive Micellar Foaming Face WashYOUR PRODUCTLa Roche-PosayLipikar AP+ Body & Face WashOlayCleanse Gentle Foaming CleanserBiodermaAtoderm Intensive Ultra-Soothing Foaming Gel
Match—47%35%32%
Price—$19.99$7.99$15.21
Shared key ingredients—7 of 95 of 94 of 9
Key difference—NiacinamideGlyceryl Caprylate/CaprateNiacinamide
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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