Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water

Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water

Review

Results you may expect from using Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water:

Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial 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 Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
Water
6
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
4
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water
3
Pentylene Glycol
2
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
1.5
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
1.3
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
1
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
0.3
Glyceryl Caprylate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Decyl Glucoside
0.3
Lauryl Glucoside
0.3
Sodium Surfactin
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Dehydroacetic Acid
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
0.3
Soy Acid
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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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf WaterDescription is coming soon
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractA soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilA fragrant and antioxidant essential tea tree oil praised for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil helps to treat acne, inflamed skin, and small wounds. It might, however, cause allergies and skin irritations.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA naturally-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam-boosting when combined with other surfactants.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %1
Function
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Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateA very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 OleateDescription is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycerin

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

Decyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Decyl GlucosideA surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Sodium Surfactin
Est. %0.3
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Sodium SurfactinDescription is coming soon
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Dehydroacetic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dehydroacetic AcidA globally approved preservative ingredient. It is a powerful fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it a broad-spectrum preservative. Because it is mildly effective against bacteria, it is often paired with stronger bactericides.
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.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed OilAn emollient fatty oil expressed from sesame seeds. It is made up majorly of unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid (up to 45%), and oleic acid (up to 38%). Sesame oil is an occlusive moisturizer that is rich in antioxidant compounds.
Soy Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Soy AcidDescription is coming soon