Tarte Micellar Magic Makeup Remover & Cleanser Review

Tarte Micellar Magic Makeup Remover & Cleanser
Ingredients

Tarte Micellar Magic Makeup Remover & Cleanser Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Poloxamer 184, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract
Review

Does Tarte Micellar Magic Makeup Remover & Cleanser Work?

 
Tarte Micellar Magic Makeup Remover & Cleanser 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
4
3.9
3
2
1
1
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Hexylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
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Poloxamer 184
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Phenoxyethanol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Sodium Chloride
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Potassium Sorbate
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Citric Acid
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Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
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Disodium EDTA
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Morus Alba Root Extract
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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.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Glycerin
Est. %3.9
Function
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Glycerin

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

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Disodium CocoamphodiacetateA naturally-derived mild cleansing agent. It provides foam but does not leave skin feeling stripped or dry when properly incorporated.
Poloxamer 184
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Poloxamer 184A synthetic surfactant that cleanses and emulsifies.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %1
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.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %1
Function
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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.

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.
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.
Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Morus Alba Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Morus Alba Root ExtractAn antioxidant, astringent, antimicrobial, and antifungal extract from white mulberry tree roots. It has been claimed to have anti-pigment potential.