jafra Micellar Cleansing Water
jafra Jafra Micellar Cleansing Water lists 24 ingredients on its label, 18 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.
- Water/Aqua
- PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Sodium Coceth Sulfate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Trisodium EDTA
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Tetrapeptide-45
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Maltodextrin
- Royal Jelly Powder
- Lecithin
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Royal Jelly
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Contains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains alcohol
Formulation view Water-based cleanser with PEG-40 glyceryl cocoate and sodium coceth sulfate for gentle yet effective cleansing. Enriched with aloe and tea extract for soothing, plus shea butter for moisturization. Preserved with a hexanediol and phenoxyethanol system. Suitable for daily use, balancing hydration and cleanliness. Formulation note: moderate surfactant strength ensures a gentle yet thorough cleanse.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
- CHELATING
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 1,2-HexanediolAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Other ingredients
PEG-40 Glyceryl CocoateSodium Coceth SulfatePPG-26-Buteth-26Trisodium EDTACamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTetrapeptide-45Hydrogenated LecithinButyrospermum Parkii ButterPhenethyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinMaltodextrinRoyal Jelly PowderLecithinDipropylene GlycolRoyal JellyPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Coceth Sulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, 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 |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrapeptide-45 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Royal Jelly Powder | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Royal Jelly | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua
- Water as base solvent; no irritation, requires microbial control.
- PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Coceth Sulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Tetrapeptide-45
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Royal Jelly Powder
- Not decoded yet
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Royal Jelly
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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