Wet n Wild Makeup Remover Micellar Cleansing Water
Works for
CleansingIsohexadecane, Peg-4 dilaurate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Makeup Remover 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 (cetrimonium chloride, isohexadecane, peg-4 dilaurate, poloxamer 182) 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
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%
Isohexadecane~7.9–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDimethicone~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneBetaine~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePropanediol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium chloride~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDimethicone~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSodium citrate~0.9–1.35%
- 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 citrateSodium pca~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Peg-4 dilaurate~0.4–0.9%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.7%
Poloxamer 182~0.15–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Disiloxane~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium chloride, Dimethicone, Sodium citrate, Sodium pca, Chlorphenesin, Peg-4 dilaurate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Poloxamer 182, Disodium edta, Disiloxane, Citric acid, Cetrimonium chloride
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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.
| Wet n WildMakeup Remover Micellar Cleansing WaterYOUR PRODUCT | Bobbi BrownInstant Long-Wear Makeup Remover | CliniqueTake The Day Off™ Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips | Elizabeth ArdenAll Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 31% |
| Price | — | $24.50 | $12.08 | $15.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Hexylene Glycol | Hexylene Glycol | Urea |
| 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 2 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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