Sanctuary Spa Foaming Micellar Cleansing Water
Works for
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Foaming Micellar Cleansing Water”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus grandis peel oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.9–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideIsononyl isononanoate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilMoringa oleifera seed oil~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilJojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium chloride~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePunica granatum seed oil~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSqualene~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneOzonized oryza sativa callus culture extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus grandis peel oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilDisodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidPhytosteryl macadamiate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiateLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Phytosterols~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolFarnesol~0.1–0.15%
Myristoyl tripeptide-31~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isononyl isononanoate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Jojoba oil/macadamia seed oil esters, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Punica granatum seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Squalene, Ozonized oryza sativa callus culture extract, Limonene, Citrus grandis peel oil, Disodium edta, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Citral, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Linalool, Phytosterols, Sodium hydroxide, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Farnesol, Myristoyl tripeptide-31
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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.
| Sanctuary SpaFoaming Micellar Cleansing WaterYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenCeramide Replenishing Cleansing Oil | Paul & JoeCleansing Cream | skintificCentella Deep Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 48% |
| Price | $32.99 | $27.73−$5.26 | $34.80+$1.81 | $29.55−$3.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Dimethicone | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
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