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Lancôme EAU FRACHE DOUCEUR Micellar Cleansing Water Face, Eyes, Lips
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Lancôme EAU FRACHE DOUCEUR Micellar Cleansing Water Face, Eyes, Lips

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Hexylene glycol, Poloxamer 184 + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“EAU FRACHE DOUCEUR Micellar Cleansing Water Face, Eyes, Lips”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (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.

Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~6.5–9.8%
Poloxamer 184Effect: High~2–3%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.45–1.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower water
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Polyaminopropyl biguanideA preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to itHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.45–1.05%est.
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~6.5–9.8%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
Alternatives
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hexylene glycol~6.5–9.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
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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Arginine~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Poloxamer 184~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it

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Mel~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Honey~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Salicylic acid~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Propanediol~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Rosa damascena flower water~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Bht~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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(f.i.l. b214005/1)
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Water, Hexylene glycol, Glycerin, Arginine, Poloxamer 184, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Mel, Honey, Salicylic acid, Propanediol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium edta, Rosa damascena flower water, Bht, Citric acid, Unknown

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 62 of 63 of 6
Key difference—NiacinamideMineral OilPanthenol
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Contact allergy to polyhexamethylene biguanide (polyaminopropyl biguanide)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
  5. 5
    A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
  6. 6
    Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Studyonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Lancôme EAU FRACHE DOUCEUR Micellar Cleansing Water Face, Eyes, Lips
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