Biodegradable Micellar Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
The Almay Biodegradable Micellar Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes is a makeup remover. Our analysis of its 20 ingredients (16 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Isopentyldiol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Maris Sal
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprate
(Cleansing, Surfactant Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Carrageenan
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
4
6
|
B
|
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
(Preservative) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
