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Is Biore Charcoal Oil-Free Cleansing Micellar Water Cleanser & Makeup Remover 10 fl oz healthy?

Biore Charcoal Oil-Free Cleansing Micellar Water Cleanser & Makeup Remover 10 fl oz scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains mostly safe ingredients with minimal processing, such as water and glycerin, which are gentle on the skin.

How processed is Biore Charcoal Oil-Free Cleansing Micellar Water Cleanser & Makeup Remover 10 fl oz?

Biore Charcoal Oil-Free Cleansing Micellar Water Cleanser & Makeup Remover 10 fl oz is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Biore Charcoal Oil-Free Cleansing Micellar Water Cleanser & Makeup Remover 10 fl oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Glycerin counts in its favor; Hexylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Polysorbate 20 are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Biore Charcoal Oil-Free Cleansing Micellar Water Cleanser & Makeup Remover 10 fl oz

Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 3

Category Face Wash

Summary

This product contains mostly safe ingredients with minimal processing, such as water and glycerin, which are gentle on the skin. However, the presence of PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides and Polysorbate 20, which are synthetic emulsifiers, slightly lowers the score due to potential skin irritation concerns. Overall, it is a mostly safe product with minor synthetic components.

Key ingredients 5

Glycerin

Good

Glycerin is a well-known humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.

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Water

Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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Hexylene Glycol

Bad

Hexylene Glycol is used as a solvent and can sometimes cause skin dryness or irritation in sensitive individuals.

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PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Bad

This ingredient acts as an emulsifier but may cause skin irritation or sensitivity in some users.

Polysorbate 20

Bad

Polysorbate 20 is used to mix oil and water-based ingredients but can sometimes lead to skin irritation or allergic reactions.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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