elemis Cleansing Micellar Water
elemis Elemis Cleansing Micellar Water lists 22 ingredients on its label, 19 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Polysorbate 20
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- Rosa Hybrid Flower Water
- Propylene Glycol
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Disodium EDTA
- Glycerin
- Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
- Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
- Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
- Hexylene Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Sodium Hydroxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Gentle micellar water using PEG-6 glycerides and polysorbate 20. Rose water soothes; amino acid surfactants cleanse. Phenoxyethanol preserves. Ideal for sensitive skin removing light makeup. Note: Limited efficacy on heavy oil-based makeup; best for daily light cleansing.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPolysorbate 20
- FRAGRANCE
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Other ingredients
Rosa Hybrid Flower WaterCetrimonium ChlorideDisodium EDTAGlycerinRosa Rubiginosa Seed OilPolyglyceryl-6 EstersSapindus Trifoliatus Fruit ExtractHexylene GlycolCitric AcidSodium BenzoateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetatePotassium SorbateChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSodium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Damascena Flower Water | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Hybrid Flower Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Esters | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Rosa Damascena Flower Water
- Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.
- Rosa Hybrid Flower Water
- Not decoded yet
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
- Sodium cocoamido apple amino acids; mild amino-acid surfactant for cleansing and foam.
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
- Rose hip seed oil; rich in oleic acid, emollient, potentially comedogenic
- Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
- Not decoded yet
- Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
- Soap nut extract with natural saponins for mild cleansing; saponins less effective in hard water, mild irritation possible.
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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