Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Micellar Water Review

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Micellar Water
Ingredients

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Micellar Water Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Cocos Nucifera Water, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Review

Does Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Micellar Water Work?

 
Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Micellar Water is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Cocos Nucifera Water
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Betaine
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Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
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Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
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Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
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Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
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Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
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Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
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Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
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Glycerin
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Tocopherol
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Sodium Chloride
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Citric Acid
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Phenoxyethanol
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Potassium Sorbate
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Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Cocos Nucifera Water
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera WaterCoconut water from fresh coconuts. It mainly contains water, a bit of coconut oil, sugars, and small amounts of antioxidants.
Betaine
Est. %4
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-4 CaprateA natural surfactant that softens the appearance of skin and forms oil and water mixtures.
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from apple fruit that has humectant moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as gentle anti-pigment effects. It contains humectant sugars, anti-pigment organic acids, and flavonoids.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateA biotechnological fermentation ingredient that is created by feeding radish root to Leuconostoc kimchii. It allegedly contains organic acids and a mixture of peptides known as bacteriocins – which have antimicrobial activity.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.