La Roche-Posay Physiological Cleansing Micellar Foaming Water
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Cleanses the skin of dirt, oil, makeup and other impurities.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.9–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium laureth sulfate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~2.1–3.1%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetatePeg-30 glyceryl cocoate~1.2–1.8%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePotassium chloride~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCoco-betaine~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betainePoloxamer 184~0.2–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Peg-30 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Potassium chloride, Sodium chloride, Coco-betaine, Poloxamer 184, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, 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-PosayPhysiological Cleansing Micellar Foaming WaterYOUR PRODUCT | VichyPureté Thermale Radiance Cleansing Foam | GarnierMicellar Cleansing Gel Wash | OlayCleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 40% | 38% |
| Price | — | $14.91 | $7.46 | $7.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | — | Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate | Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
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