Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water Make-Up Remover
Works for
CleansingHexylene glycol, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water Make-Up Remover”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetrimonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, hexylene glycol, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cetrimonium chloride
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Cleanses the skin of dirt and impurities and unclogs pores .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hexylene glycol~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Tetrasodium edta~1.2–1.7%
Propylene glycol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCitric acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCetylpyridinium chloride~0.5–1.1%
Sea salt~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Sea saltPotassium chloride~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharide isomerate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium citrate~0.01–0.1%
- 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
More about Sodium citrateLactic acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidIngredient list view
Water, Hexylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium chloride, Tetrasodium edta, Propylene glycol, Citric acid, Cetylpyridinium chloride, Sea salt, Potassium chloride, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium citrate, Lactic acid
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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.
| SimpleKind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water Make-Up RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | CurologyMicellar Makeup Remover | SmartlyUnscented Facial Cleansing Wipes | Sofie Pavitt FaceMicellar Makeup Removing Cleansing Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | — | $24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Decyl Glucoside | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Garnier Micellar Makeup Remover WipesOlay Sensitive Calming Water
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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