Melvita Source de Roses Fresh Micellar Water Organic

Melvita Source de Roses Fresh Micellar Water Organic

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Its formula combines Rose floral water that provides hydration and freshness.Orange blossom floral water that softens and soothes the skin.Wild rose petals that help hydrate and provide freshness.It also contains micelles, gentle cleansing agents, which trap impurities and eliminate them without attacking even delicate skin.The face is perfectly cleansed, the skin is clean, toned, soft and hydrated, ready to receive its treatment.Dermatologically tested.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-4 caprate) 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.

Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~1.1–1.7%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa canina flower extract + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~6–9.1%est.
Rosa canina flower extract—High~2.7–4%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~2–3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~1.3–2%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1–1.6%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosa damascena flower water~6–9.1%
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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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
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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Rosa canina flower extract~2.7–4%
Irritant · high
Rosa canina fruit extract~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Rosa damascena flower oil~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Levulinic acid~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sodium levulinate~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Rosa canina flower extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool

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