Works for
CleansingPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCleanses gently
“Arctic Cotton Micellar Water”
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-6 caprylic/capric glycerides) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~1.4–2.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Eriophorum spissum flower/stem extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Eriophorum spissum flower/stem extract, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| PolaarArctic Cotton Micellar WaterYOUR PRODUCT | BY TERRYBaume de Rose Micellar Water | Swiss ClinicMicellar Cleansing Gel | No7Radiant Results Revitalising Micellar Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $36.00 | $26.23 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Peg-40 Glyceryl Cocoate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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