La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Micellar Water
Works for
CleansingHexylene glycol, Poloxamer 184 + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Effaclar Purifying Micellar Water”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (dihydrocholeth-30, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hexylene glycol~7.4–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPoloxamer 184~3.4–5.1%
Glycerin~2.6–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Citric acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDihydrocholeth-30~0.35–0.85%
Polyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
More about Polyaminopropyl biguanideParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Hexylene glycol, Poloxamer 184, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Dihydrocholeth-30, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| La Roche-PosayEffaclar Purifying Micellar WaterYOUR PRODUCT | GarnierSkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover | MixaAnti-Irritation | NYX Professional MakeupRemover Micellar Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 47% | 45% |
| Price | — | $3.06 | $10.26 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Vichy Pureté Thermale Micellar Cleansing Water 3-in-1 One Step Cleanser and Makeup RemoverSkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water Cleanser & Makeup Remover, For All Skin Types
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Contact allergy to polyhexamethylene biguanide (polyaminopropyl biguanide)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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