Allergen & irritant analysis
11 flaggedThis makeup remover from Garnier lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 10 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, limonene, linalool, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
- Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Polyaminopropyl biguanideKnown sensitizer; its use is restricted in cosmetics due to safety concerns.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cyclopentasiloxane, isohexadecane, argania spinosa kernel oil, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ci 60725, decyl glucoside, dipotassium phosphate, disodium edta, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, geraniol, haematococcus pluvialis extract, hexylene glycol, limonene, linalool, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, polyaminopropyl biguanide, potassium phosphate, sodium chloride, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, limonene, linalool, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water contains 10 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water against your own profile.

