Vichy Pureté Thermale Micellar Water for Combination to Oily Skin
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoamphoacetate, Poloxamer 184Cleanses gently
“Vichy Pureté Thermale Mineral Micellar Cleansing Water for Combination to Oily Skin is a quick, effective no-rinse cleanser created exclusively for those with combination to oily skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (poloxamer 184, sodium cocoamphoacetate) 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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.4–0.9%, below the ~0.5% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“This Micellar Water for combination/oily skin also includes Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid to remove excess oil, exfoliate and mattify the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Propanediol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBht~1.8–2.7%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateSalicylic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium chloride~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Poloxamer 184~0.1–0.4%
Lactic acid~0.05–0.2%
- 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 acidParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Propanediol, Bht, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Salicylic acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Poloxamer 184, Lactic acid, Parfum
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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.
| VichyPureté Thermale Micellar Water for Combination to Oily SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Barbara SturmCleanser | OleHenriksenDaily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Salicylic Acid Cleanser | Biodroga MDCleansing Fluid - NEW CLEAR + | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 87% | 87% |
| Price | — | $66.63 | $33.77 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Betaine Salicylate | Arginine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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