Micellar Cleansing Water
The Sephora Collection Micellar Cleansing Water is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 18 ingredients (14 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). 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
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
5
|
A
|
Poloxamer 184
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Foaming, 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
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phenylpropanol
(Masking, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Levulinic Acid
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Levulinate
(Skin Conditioning) |
