LANEIGE Vitamin Brightening Micellar Cleansing Water
Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 20, Hexylene glycol + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Vitamin Brightening Micellar Cleansing Water”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hexylene glycol, poloxamer 184, polysorbate 20) 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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 20~3.1–4.6%
Glycerin~2.5–3.8%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.85%
Hexylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPoloxamer 184~1.4–2.1%
Niacinamide~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCitric acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPanthenol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolParfum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about Parfum3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 citrateMalpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractSodium magnesium silicate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBht~0.05–0.1%
Glutathione~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Hexylene glycol, Poloxamer 184, Niacinamide, Citric acid, Panthenol, Parfum, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Limonene, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Sodium magnesium silicate, Tocopherol, Bht, Glutathione
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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.
| LANEIGEVitamin Brightening Micellar Cleansing WaterYOUR PRODUCT | UltraceuticalsUltra B2 Micellar Solution | MILK MAKEUPHydro Ungrip Micellar Water Makeup Remover | CollistarGentle Micellar Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 78% | 77% |
| Price | — | — | $32.00 | $29.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract | Diglycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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