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Is Micellar Cleansing Water Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Garnier Skinactive

This page reviews Micellar Cleansing Water by Garnier Skinactive as a skincare. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Ppg 26 Buteth 26, Disodium Edta.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The composition includes sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, which are beneficial for hydration. However, the presence of synthetic ingredients like PPG-26-buteth-26 raises concerns about potential irritation.

Main concern

PPG-26-buteth-26 is a synthetic polymer that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Sodium hyaluronate is a hydrating agent that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to skin hydration.
  • Glycerin is a well-known humectant that attracts moisture, enhancing the product's moisturizing properties.

Concerns

  • PPG-26-buteth-26 is a synthetic polymer that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
  • Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that can bind to metals but is synthetic and may raise questions about its long-term safety.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3371165

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Frequently asked questions

Check the ingredient list above. Zerotox flags common irritants; see the Ingredients section for details. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Garnier Skinactive — Micellar Cleansing Water has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Garnier Skinactive — Micellar Cleansing Water has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Sodium hyaluronate is a hydrating agent that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to skin hydration.; Glycerin is a well-known humectant that attracts moisture, enhancing the product's moisturizing properties.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: PPG-26-buteth-26 is a synthetic polymer that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.; Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that can bind to metals but is synthetic and may raise questions about its long-term safety.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Garnier Skinactive — Micellar Cleansing Water is a skincare product. Zerotox gives it a safety score of 70 / 100 based on ingredients. Check the breakdown above and our skincare topic for alternatives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Garnier Skinactive — Micellar Cleansing Water has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Garnier Skinactive products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, which are beneficial for hydration. However, the presence of synthetic ingredients like PPG-26-buteth-26 raises concerns about potential irritation. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.