Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 20, Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCleanses gently
“Micellar cleansing water”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, polysorbate 20) 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 20~3.6–5.4%
Sodium chloride~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGluconolactone~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneMagnesium pca~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium pcaCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosidePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolNelumbo nucifera flower water~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nymphaea coerulea flower water~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium chloride, Gluconolactone, Magnesium pca, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Nelumbo nucifera flower water, Nymphaea coerulea flower water, Unknown, Avena sativa kernel extract, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Sorbic 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.
| SothysMicellar cleansing waterYOUR PRODUCT | SkinfixBarrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser | Biosecure25 Facial Cleansing Wipes | Estelle and ThildEstelle Thild BioCleanse Micellar Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | $39.40 | $27.58−$11.82 | $4.48−$34.92 | $20.39−$19.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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