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Simple Cleansing Wipes Micellar

Name: Simple - Cleansing Wipes Micellar
Brand: Simple

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Cleansing

Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol + 2 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Micellar Wipes cleanse your face, remove impurities, and lift tough makeup with just one wipe.”

Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-12, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate) 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.

Ceteareth-20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties~1.1–1.6%

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1–1.5%

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.55–1.25%

Ceteareth-12Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Ceteareth-12Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~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

Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~1.1–1.6%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1–1.5%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~3.8–5.6%

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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Cetearyl isononanoate~3.7–5.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

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Propanediol~2.7–4%

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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Panthenol~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ceteareth-20~1.1–1.6%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Cetearyl alcohol~1–1.5%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Ceteareth-12~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl isononanoate, Propanediol, Panthenol, Sodium benzoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Ceteareth-12, Tocopheryl acetate

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	SimpleCleansing Wipes MicellarYOUR PRODUCT	SuperdrugEssential Cleansing Face Wipes - Fragrance Free	ULTASensitive Skin Facial Cleansing Towelettes	Josie MaranArgan Bare Naked Cleansing Wipes
Match	—	43%	41%	39%
Price	$17.48	$1.33−$16.15	—	$14.00−$3.48
Shared key ingredients	—	6 of 6	6 of 6	5 of 6
Key difference	—	Zinc Gluconate	—	Agran Oil
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
3
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org

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