La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra (oily Skin)

Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra (oily Skin)

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra (oily Skin) contains 13 ingredients. INCI: Water, PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Poloxamer 124, and more. We have found polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Alcohols

Allergens

Comedogenic

Fragrance

Polysorbate 80

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Water

Poloxamer 124

Poloxamer 184

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

Zinc PCA

Sodium Hydroxide

It is a preservative and product's formula stabilizer. In other words, it helps the product to stay in its original shape. It prevents the components from chemical reactions with each other. It also increases the penetration of the components. It is very well researched and considered to be safe.

Disodium EDTA

Myrtrimonium Bromide

Makes the product smell nice. It may be unsafe for skin because "fragrance" is a generic term. It may include a mixture of many different chemicals, sometimes not good for your skin. That's why it's one of the most popular causes of contact allergy.

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Moisturising

Softening

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra (oily Skin) contains 13 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens. But we have found: polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances.

Bioderma

Bioderma Sebium H2o

Sebium H2o

Bioderma Sebium H2o contains 53 ingredients. INCI: Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, and more. We have found comedogenic components, Silicones, fungal acne feeding components.

Zinc Oxide

Cyclomethicone

Sorbitan Isostearate

Butylene Glycol

Stearic Acid

Hexyl Laurate

Dimethicone

Phenyl Trimethicone

Widely used and effective physical sunscreen. It protects the skin from both UVB and UVA radiation. It is well researched and it is safe if used correctly. But it has one disadvantage: products with this component may leave a whitish tint.

Titanium Dioxide

The most widely used silicone. It improves skin condition a lot. It makes the skin smooth and pleasant to touch, gives it a healthy gloss and forms a protective barrier. It temporarily fills small fine lines and wrinkles hiding them and making your skin look better. In hair care products it's used as hair conditioning component. It smoothes the hair and gives them a very pleasant silky gloss. It protects the hair from aggressive surfactants like SLS.

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

N-Hydroxysuccinimide

Sodium Benzoate

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Disteardimonium Hectorite

1,2-Hexanediol

Triethyl Citrate

Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil

Pinus Sylvestris Oil

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

It's a very popular solvent and viscosity controller. It also helps the components to absorb deeper into the skin and it is a humectant. It's considered to be safe and it is even used in food!

Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Oil

Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate

Magnesium Sulfate

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Aluminum Hydroxide

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Very popular preservative. It has been used in cosmetics for a long time and it's very well researched. Considered to be safe for skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Oil

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

This component is a preservative that is very often used in a combination with phenoxyethanol to boost the effectiveness. Ethylhexylglycerin also temporarily improves skin condition, making it softer.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Xanthan Gum

Potassium Sorbate

Chrysin

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel

Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Acetyl Hexapeptide-3

Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil

Orange Yu

Polyethylene

Ferric Chloride

Ferric Ferrocyanide

Iron Oxides

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Acne fighting

Healing

Soothing

UV Protection

Brightening

Bioderma Sebium H2o contains 53 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components, Silicones, fungal acne feeding components.

Product Comparison

Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra (oily Skin)

Sebium H2o

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

UV Protection

Potential hazards

PEG

Malassezia Feeding

Fragrance

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Silicones

Malassezia Feeding

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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