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Polaar IcePure Micellar Water Duo
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Polaar IcePure Micellar Water Duo

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Xanthan gum
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“The micellar cleanser instantly freshens the skin, dissolving makeup and daily grime that may be lingering on the face, eyes and lips.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, xanthan gum) 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~4.3–6.5%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.95–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~4.3–6.5%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Crithmum maritimum extractA plant extract (sea fennel) that might have anti-oxidant properties3/5~2–3%est.
Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~0.1–0.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
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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Decyl glucoside~4.3–6.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Pentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Crithmum maritimum extract~2–3%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract (sea fennel) that might have anti-oxidant properties

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1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Eriophorum spissum flower/stem extract~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Phytic acid~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Ulva lactuca extract~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citric acid~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Laminaria digitata extract~0.1–0.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Pentylene glycol, Crithmum maritimum extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Eriophorum spissum flower/stem extract, Phytic acid, Ulva lactuca extract, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Laminaria digitata extract, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 32 of 33 of 3
Key difference—NiacinamidePolysorbate 20Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 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
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasmancbi.nlm.nih.gov
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