Nivea Energy Micellar Water Make-Up Remover With Vit C

Nivea Energy Micellar Water Make-Up Remover With Vit C

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Poloxamer 124, Decyl glucoside + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Energy Micellar Water Make-Up Remover With Vit C”
Source: Supderdrug

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, poloxamer 124, sodium cocoamphoacetate) 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 124Effect: High~5.4–8.1%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.9–1.4%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~0.8–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Citrus limon juice
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus limon juice—High~1.7–2.5%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~1.4–2.2%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.4%est.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA 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 CMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%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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Poloxamer 124~5.4–8.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Niacinamide~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces redness

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

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Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit juice~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Citrus limon juice~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · high
Ascorbic acid~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%
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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Glycerin~1.1–1.6%
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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Decyl glucoside~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~0.8–1.2%
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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Sodium chloride~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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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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Maltodextrin~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Trisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Bht~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Poloxamer 124, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Niacinamide, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit juice, Citrus limon juice, Ascorbic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Maltodextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, Trisodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Bht

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Nivea Energy Micellar Water Make-Up Remover With Vit C
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