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Onagrine Micellar Cleansing Water
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Onagrine Micellar Cleansing Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Poloxamer 184, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Micellar Cleansing Water”
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 (coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, poloxamer 184) 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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside

Poloxamer 184Effect: High~2.4–3.6%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2–2.9%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.95–1.4%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.5–1.15%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.1–0.45%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2–2.9%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~1.4–2%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.15%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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Propanediol~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glycerin~3.4–5%
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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Poloxamer 184~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Biosaccharide gum-2~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Oenothera biennis oil~1.4–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Benzyl alcohol~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Decyl glucoside~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Coco-glucoside~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Salicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Poloxamer 184, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Biosaccharide gum-2, Oenothera biennis oil, Benzyl alcohol, Decyl glucoside, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Coco-glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Citric acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  3. 3
    Amended Safety Assessment of Butyl Polyoxyalkylene Ethers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  5. 5
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  6. 6
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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