Medik8 Micellar Mousse

Medik8 Micellar Mousse

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Powered by a blend of Olive Oil-infused micelles and Moringa Extract, the nourishing cleanser draws out dirt, excess oil and impurities from deep within pores, while Glycerin replenishes deep hydration to maintain a healthy moisture balance.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~4.9–6%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~4.1–5%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~3–3.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.4–0.65%est.
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil—High~0.2–0.4%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~4.9–6%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~4.1–5%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3–3.6%est.
Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1.5–1.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.65–1%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%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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Isopentyldiol~6.1–7.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~4.9–6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~4.1–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~3–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Moringa oleifera seed extract~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Gypsophila paniculata root extract~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Glycerin~1.2–1.5%
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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Acacia concinna fruit extract~0.9–1.1%
Formula
Citric acid~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Sodium chloride~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · high
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Polyquaternium-10~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Citrus grandis peel oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isopentyldiol, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Gypsophila paniculata root extract, Glycerin, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium chloride, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Disodium edta, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Polyquaternium-10, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Disodium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene

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