Micellar cleansing water

Name: Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water
Brand: Ultra compact

cleanser

Overall score6.5

Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water scores 6.5/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (8.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#3Decyl Glucoside

Gentle sugar-derived surfactant

#5Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative

Score breakdown

Overall

6.5

Hydration Efficacy5.2

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety8.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water stand out

Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water is a solid cleanser with an overall score of 6.5/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Propylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #10 in the INCI list
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Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #11 in the INCI list
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Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Softens and smooths — #13 in the INCI list
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Benzophenone-4
UV protection — #15 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

17 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua #2Glycerin #3Decyl Glucoside #4Isopentyldiol #5Phenoxyethanol #7Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters #8Ethylhexylglycerin #10Propylene Glycol #11Pentylene Glycol #12Rosa Damascena Flower Water #13Rosa Damascena Flower Oil #15Benzophenone-4 #16Sodium Hyaluronate #17Citric Acid #18Parfum #19Citronellol #20Geraniol

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient4
Draws in moisture4
Added scent3
Keeps the product fresh2
Holds the formula together1
Softens and smooths1
UV protection1
Formula balancers1

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