Vitamin Micellar Water Brightening Rose
The Pond's Vitamin Micellar Water Brightening Rose is a makeup remover. Our analysis of its 30 ingredients (25 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hexylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, 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
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
9
|
|
Retinyl Propionate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Urea
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Urea
(Buffering Agent, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Potassium Chloride
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Trideceth-9
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
4
|
B
|
Ammonium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Cetrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
2
|
|
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant, Oral Care Agent, Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
5
6
|
B
|
Ethanolamine
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Benzophenone-4
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
|
CI 14700
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 17200
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
