Medik8 Eyes and Lips Micellar Cleanse

Medik8 Eyes and Lips Micellar Cleanse

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Poloxamer 184, Decyl glucoside + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Eyes and Lips Micellar Cleanse”
Source: Face the future

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Poloxamer 184Effect: High~2–2.4%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.8–2.2%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Citronellol + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.2%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.6–0.85%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–8.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Isopentyldiol~4.5–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Cyclohexasiloxane~3.2–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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Glycerin~2.5–3%
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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Poloxamer 184~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Decyl glucoside~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Panthenol~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Anthemis nobilis flower water~1–1.2%
Formula
Centaurea cyanus flower water~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

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Gluconolactone~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Disodium phosphate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Disodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Potassium phosphate~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Calcium gluconate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopentyldiol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Poloxamer 184, Decyl glucoside, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium phosphate, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Potassium phosphate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Calcium gluconate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090

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