Nivea Hydra Skin Effect Hyaluronic Acid Micellar Water

Nivea Hydra Skin Effect Hyaluronic Acid Micellar Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Poloxamer 124, Decyl glucoside + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Also acts as an effective make-up remover without leaving any residue.”
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~5.1–7.6%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2–3.1%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~1.5–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2–3.1%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.1%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 124~5.1–7.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium hyaluronate~3.4–5%
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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Glycerin~2.6–3.9%
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~2–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.5–2.3%
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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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Trisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Sodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Bht~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Poloxamer 124, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium edta, Sodium chloride, Bht

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$19.67
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Shared key ingredients—5 of 53 of 53 of 5
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Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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