Purifying Micellar Water
The Laura Mercier Purifying Micellar Water is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 21 ingredients (17 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
PEG/PPG-35/40 Dimethyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
|
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
(Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Maris aqua
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Morinda Citrifolia Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Metaphosphate
(Buffering Agent, Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
