What's In My Jar
Nivea MicellAIR Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin
Nivea

Nivea MicellAIR Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
See all ingredients

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Decyl glucoside + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Product name: MicellAIR Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin”
Source: Nivea UK

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, poloxamer 124) 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

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~5.1–7.7%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.3–1.9%
Poloxamer 124Effect: High~1–1.45%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 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~1.3–1.9%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~5.1–7.7%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~4–5.9%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~5.1–7.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~4–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Panthenol~2.9–4.4%
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

More about Panthenol
Glyceryl glucoside~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Glyceryl glucoside
Glycerin~2–2.9%
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

More about Glycerin
Sorbitol~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

More about Sorbitol
Decyl glucoside~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

More about Decyl glucoside
Poloxamer 124~1–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Poloxamer 124
Polyquaternium-10~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

More about Polyquaternium-10
Disodium cocoyl glutamate~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

More about Disodium cocoyl glutamate
Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

More about Citric acid
Sodium chloride~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

More about Sodium chloride
Sodium acetate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Sodium acetate
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

More about Propylene glycol
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about 1,2-hexanediol
Trisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

More about Trisodium edta
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Panthenol, Glyceryl glucoside, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Decyl glucoside, Poloxamer 124, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium acetate, Propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Trisodium edta, Phenoxyethanol

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Amazon USPrice as of 11/9 03:12 GMT
$16.99
Buy

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Worth comparing, line by line.

Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
NiveaMicellAIR Micellar Water for Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCTColleen Rothschild BeautyMicellar Cleansing WaterMake BeautySerum Weight Facial CleanserREVOLUTION SKINCAREVitamin C Brightening Micellar Water
Match—30%29%29%
Price$16.99——$5.34−$11.65
Shared key ingredients—2 of 83 of 82 of 8
Key difference—Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17NiacinamidePolysorbate 20
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop
  • matches yours
  • differs
  • cheaper

More alternatives: Ultraceuticals Ultra B2 Micellar SolutionBABOR Cleansing Eye Makeup Remover

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Treatment of Xerosis with a Topical Formulation Containing Glyceryl Glucoside, Natural Moisturizing Factors, and Ceramideeuropepmc.org
  6. 6
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Nivea MicellAIR Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin
NiveaMicellAIR Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin
Buy on Amazon$16.99 · as of 11/9 03:12 GMT

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Buy on Amazon$16.99 · as of 11/9 03:12 GMT

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.