INIKA Micellar Cleansing Rosewater

INIKA Micellar Cleansing Rosewater

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glyceryl caprylate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Micellar Cleansing Rosewater”
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 (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, polyglyceryl-5 oleate, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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.

Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~3.6–5.3%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.55–1.3%
Polyglyceryl-5 oleateEffect: High~0.15–0.55%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.6%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Jojoba is a calming oil and an excellent moisture regulator that is able to to combat inflamed, irritated and dry skin, and also penetrates the skin without blocking pores .”
Source: Naturisimo

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosa eglantaria seed oil, Sodium anisate
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa eglantaria seed oil—High~1.2–1.9%est.
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~3.6–5.3%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~2–2.9%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~1.7–2.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.05–0.15%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.01–0.05%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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Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
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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Saccharide isomerate~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~3.6–5.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sodium levulinate~2–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Rosa eglantaria seed oil~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Pelargonium capitatum leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Glyceryl caprylate~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Sodium pca~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Oleyl oleate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium anisate~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Polyglyceryl-5 oleate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Lactic acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

More about Lactic acid
Sodium citrate~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Saccharide isomerate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium levulinate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa eglantaria seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Pelargonium capitatum leaf extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium pca, Oleyl oleate, Sodium anisate, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Sodium citrate

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Shared key ingredients—5 of 83 of 83 of 8
Key difference—Sodium HyaluronateNiacinamideCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
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