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Nivea Micellair Professional Micellar Water Face W
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Nivea Micellair Professional Micellar Water Face W

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Benzethonium chloride
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Removes make-up and mascara.”
Source: Supderdrug

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

Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.1–1.6%
Benzethonium chlorideEffect: High~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzethonium chloride—High~0.05–0.1%est.
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lackingMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1.3–1.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isododecane~6.7–10%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
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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C15-19 alkane~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking

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Isopropyl palmitate~1.3–1.9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.1–1.6%
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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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Sodium chloride~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Trisodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzethonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 60725~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 61565~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Isododecane, Glycerin, C15-19 alkane, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sodium chloride, Trisodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Benzethonium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 60725, Ci 61565

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Key difference—Coco-GlucosideDecyl GlucosidePanthenol
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damagesciencedirect.com
  3. 3
    Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Final report on the safety assessment of EDTA, calcium disodium EDTA, diammonium EDTA, dipotassium EDTA, disodium EDTA, TEA-EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, tripotassium EDTA, trisodium EDTA, HEDTA, and trisodium HEDTAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Nivea Micellair Professional Micellar Water Face W
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