PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water — Efficacy 3.4/5.0, Safety 4.6/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water
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PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water

CleanserCleansing
Efficacy
Basic
3.4 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.6 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a simple, reasonably gentle micellar cleanser that cleans without obvious barrier damage but also offers no meaningful treatment benefits beyond basic cleansing and light hydration. The efficacy score is driven by its mild surfactant system (polysorbate 20, PEG‑6 caprylic/capric glycerides, decyl glucoside) and humectants like betaine, glycerin, and panthenol, which support non‑stripping cleansing in a leave‑on–then–wiped/rinsed format, while antioxidant vitamin E and rose water are present too low and in a rinse‑off product to provide real treatment value.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
BetaineGlycerinPanthenolTocopheryl Acetate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesHexylene GlycolTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
What Each Ingredient Does
Aqua
Solvent base
Polysorbate 20
Mild non-ionic surfactant
Betaine
Humectant and osmolyte
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Solubilizer and mild surfactant
Hexylene Glycol
Solvent and penetration enhancer
Glycerin
Humectant for hydration
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Fragrant floral water
Decyl Glucoside
Gentle non-ionic surfactant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Humectant and preservative booster
Panthenol
Soothing humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Chelating agent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant vitamin E derivative
Citric Acid
pH adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
pH adjuster
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Aqua, Polysorbate 20, Betaine, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide

Frequently Asked

Is PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water worth it?

PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water scores 3.4 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a simple, reasonably gentle micellar cleanser that cleans without obvious barrier damage but also offers no meaningful treatment benefits beyond basic cleansing and light hydration. The efficacy score is driven b

What are the key active ingredients in PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water?

PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water. It scores 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is PS (Primark) Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-01. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.