Pharmaceris T - Sebo-Micellar

Pharmaceris T - Sebo-Micellar

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Poloxamer 188, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Containing innovative Pore-Diminish Formula to unclog pores and reduce their appearance, Pharmaceris T Sebo-Micellar cleanses the face, reduces redness and irritation, and restores the proper bacterial balance to acne-prone skin.”
Source: Face the future

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, poloxamer 188, polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate) 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.

Poloxamer 188Effect: High~4.4–6.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprateEffect: High~2.6–3.9%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.4–2.1%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.95–1.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Arctium lappa root extractPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~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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Poloxamer 188~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Propanediol~3.4–5%
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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Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~1.7–2.6%
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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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium carbonate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate product's pH

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Inulin~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Calcium gluconate~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product

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Bht~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Zinc pca~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Arctium lappa root extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals

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Biotin~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect

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Gluconolactone~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Poloxamer 188, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Glycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium carbonate, Inulin, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Calcium gluconate, Bht, Zinc pca, Citric acid, Arctium lappa root extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Biotin, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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