Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Soothing Micellar Cleansing Water

Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Soothing Micellar Cleansing Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Polysorbate 80
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
β€œSoothing Micellar Cleansing Water”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, polysorbate 80) 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

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.2–4.7%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.2–4.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oil
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.2–4.7%est.
Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractA plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%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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Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
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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Polysorbate 80~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Decyl glucoside~3.2–4.7%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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C13-15 alkane~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formula

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~1.1–1.7%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.6–1.35%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citric acid~0.2–0.7%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Decyl glucoside, C13-15 alkane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Matchβ€”39%38%38%
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Shared key ingredientsβ€”2 of 32 of 33 of 3
Key differenceβ€”Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolysorbate 20Anhydroxylitol
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

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