Yes to Coconut Micellar Water

Yes to Coconut Micellar Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Gently swipe across face and reveal clean, hydrated and glowing skin.”
Source: Target

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, hexylene glycol, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate) 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.

Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacateEffect: High~3.7–5.6%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.6–2.4%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.45–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~5.7–8.6%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Chlorhexidine digluconateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera fruit extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.3–1.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Pentylene glycol~5.7–8.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hamamelis virginiana water~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Cocos nucifera fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Hexylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Biosaccharide gum-1~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

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Niacinamide~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Chlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate, Hamamelis virginiana water, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hexylene glycol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Niacinamide, Disodium edta, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum

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Match—79%79%79%
Price—$7.14—$26.21
Shared key ingredients—1 of 72 of 72 of 7
Key difference—Salicylic AcidCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractEctoin
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

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