Manuka Doctor Apiclear Balancing Micellar Cleansing Pads
Works for
CleansingPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Apiclear Balancing Micellar Cleansing Pads”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coconut acid, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Anti-blemishSodium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“Apiclear Balancing Micellar Cleansing Pads”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonene, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
1-methylhydantoin-2-imide~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Mel~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneySodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateLimonene~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocamidopropyl betaine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractMolasses extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have a weak skin-lightening effect, but solid research is missing
More about Molasses extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractGlycerin~0.15–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Coconut acid~0.1–0.4%
Acer saccharum extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCombretum farinosum flower nectar~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, Disodium edta, Mel, Honey, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Limonene, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Molasses extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Benzyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Linalool, Coconut acid, Acer saccharum extract, Combretum farinosum flower nectar
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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.
| Manuka DoctorApiclear Balancing Micellar Cleansing PadsYOUR PRODUCT | MustelaReplenishing Cleansing Wipes 50 Wipes | Formula ZPop off cleansing wipe | SEPHORA COLLECTIONCleansing Wipes - Pomegranate - Energizing | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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