La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Micellar Water for Oily SkinA makeup remover built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A makeup remover built around Zinc salt, for hydration and pollution defence.
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 17.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Panthenol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
Emollient
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Abrasive
Emollient
PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emulsifying
Cleansing
Cleansing
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emulsifying
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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