Is Micellar Solution Safe? Ingredient Analysis
L'Oreal
L'Oreal's Micellar Solution is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Ppg 26 Buteth 26, Peg 40 Disodium Edta.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes salicylic acid and PEG-40 disodium EDTA, which raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential irritation. Overall, the product has a mix of good and medium ingredients.
Main concern
Salicylic acid, while beneficial for acne, can be irritating for sensitive skin types.
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
- Contains glycerin, a good humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Rosa damascena flower water is a natural extract known for its soothing properties.
- Hexylene glycol acts as a solvent and can enhance the texture of the product.
- Citric acid is a natural acid that can help balance pH and provide mild exfoliation.
Concerns
- Salicylic acid, while beneficial for acne, can be irritating for sensitive skin types.
- PEG-40 disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- PPG-26-buteth-26 is a synthetic polymer that may cause irritation in some individuals.
- Myrtrimonium hydrogenated castor oil is a conditioning agent that may not suit all skin types.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this micellar solution, providing a base for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Hexylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hexylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Hexylene glycol is used as a solvent and texture enhancer, but it may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: HEXYLENE GLYCOL
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a well-known humectant that helps to attract moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Poloxamer 184 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Poloxamer 184 is used here as emulsifier. Poloxamer 184 is an emulsifier that helps to stabilize the formulation but may cause irritation for some users.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: POLOXAMER 184
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Is Rosa Damascena Flower Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Rosa Damascena Flower Water is used here as natural_extract. Rosa damascena flower water is a natural extract known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER
Read the full ingredient profile for Rosa Damascena Flower Water
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Is Ppg 26 Buteth 26 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ppg 26 Buteth 26 is used here as surfactant. PPG-26-buteth-26 is a synthetic polymer that may cause irritation and is considered less desirable in formulations.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: PPG-26-BUTETH-26
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Is Peg 40 Disodium Edta safe in this skincare?
Bad
Peg 40 Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. PEG-40 disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential irritation.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: PEG-40 DISODIUM EDTA
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Is Propanediol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Propanediol is used here as solvent. Propanediol is a solvent that can enhance the texture of the product but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: PROPANEDIOL
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that helps to balance pH and provides mild exfoliation, promoting skin clarity.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Salicylic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Salicylic Acid is used here as acidulant. Salicylic acid is beneficial for acne treatment but can be irritating for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: SALICYLIC ACID
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Is Mytrimonium Hydrogenated Castor Oil safe in this skincare?
Medium
Mytrimonium Hydrogenated Castor Oil is used here as conditioning_agent. Myrtrimonium hydrogenated castor oil is a conditioning agent that may not suit all skin types, potentially causing irritation.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: MYRTRIMONIUM HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
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Is Arginine safe in this skincare?
Good
Arginine is used here as conditioning_agent. Arginine is an amino acid that can help to condition and hydrate the skin, promoting overall skin health.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: ARGININE
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: 4275472
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