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Simple Water Boost Micellar Facial Gel Wash

Name: Simple - Water Boost Micellar Facial Gel Wash
Brand: Simple

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium·

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Works for

Cleansing

Cocamidopropyl betaine, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Water Boost Micellar Facial Gel Wash”

From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.3–12.4%

Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~2.8–4.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

Medium risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.3–12.4%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.6%est.

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.

Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~2.8–4.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.85–1.3%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~0.05–0.25%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

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?

67%·yes

2 of 3 community members would buy it again.

67% would33% wouldn't

Glowstick· Dec 2024Doesn't recommend
I like this product however it is very stripping and my skin feels super right after use. I struggle to raise my eyebrows. It has also made my skin pretty dry.
Stripping feel
Squeaky clean feeling
Makeup removal
Removes light makeup
Foam
Light foam
Smell
Light fragrance

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.3–12.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Propylene glycol~3.7–5.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~2.8–4.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Panthenol~2.1–3.1%

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 chloride~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citric acid~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Glycerin~1–1.6%

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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Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Pantolactone~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Potassium chloride~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Saccharide isomerate~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Sodium citrate~0.05–0.25%

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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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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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, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Panthenol, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium chloride, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate

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Match	—	37%	36%	36%
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Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 6	3 of 6	3 of 6
Key difference	—	Centella Asiatica Extract	Mannitol	Betaine
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium
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