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Drunk Elephant E-Rase Milki Micellar Water for skin with dark spots

Drunk Elephant E-Rase Milki Micellar Water
  • 3-Ceramide Blend
  • Cucumis Melo Seed Oil
  • Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
  • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
  • Watermelon Seed Oil

Average

  • AverageNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for skin with dark spots; other products fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate suitability for your normal skin due to emollients like Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil and Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, which provide smoothing intercellular lipids, but lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
  • The product provides excellent cleansing and makeup removal with surfactants like Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate and hydration from Tocopherol, though these benefits are not directly relevant to your main goal of pigmentation.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use the micellar water AM and PM daily to refresh your skin and fade dark spots. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply as your cleansing step before your toner, moisturizer, and SPF in the morning. Use it as your first cleanser in your evening routine.
  • Pour a small amount onto a soft cotton pad and gently swipe across your face. Avoid harsh rubbing to protect your normal skin.
  • Apply directly to dry skin to easily remove makeup, dirt, and impurities. There is no need to rinse off the formula.
  • Avoid direct contact with your eyes. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.3Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users describe this product as a gentle, milky cleanser that effectively removes light makeup and impurities without stripping the skin's moisture barrier, making it suitable for dry and sensitive skin. It is frequently praised for its hydrating properties and soothing texture. However, many users note that it is not as effective for heavy or waterproof makeup compared to traditional micellar waters.

Highlights

  • Gentle and soothing Mostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't sting my eyes”
    • “Calmed my redness”
    • “Zero irritation on sensitive skin”
    • “Feels like a hug for my face”
  • Hydrating and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin super soft”
    • “Never feels tight after”
    • “Moisturizing enough to skip cream”
    • “Milky texture is hydrating”
  • Unique milky texture Often Mentioned
    • “Love the milky consistency”
    • “Feels like a light lotion”
    • “Thicker than water”
    • “Glides over skin”
  • Struggles with waterproof makeup Often Mentioned
    • “Won't budge waterproof mascara”
    • “Takes too much scrubbing”
    • “Leaves raccoon eyes”
    • “Not for heavy makeup”
  • Convenient refresh Sometimes Noted
    • “Great for morning cleanse”
    • “Perfect after the gym”
    • “Easy lazy night cleanser”
    • “Refreshes skin instantly”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “Too expensive for micellar water”
    • “Bottle runs out fast”
    • “Not worth the price tag”
    • “Pricey for a makeup remover”
  • Leaves a residue Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves a sticky film”
    • “Felt heavy on skin”
    • “Had to wash it off”
    • “Greasy residue left behind”
  • Wasteful application Rarely Noted
    • “Soaks up too much product”
    • “Wastes a lot on pads”
    • “Hard to control amount”
    • “Goes through bottle quickly”

Sources: lovi.care, kohls.com, spacenk.com, cultbeauty.co.uk, sephora.com, drunkelephant.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does E-Rase Milki Micellar Water work for skin with dark spots?

This micellar water works moderately well for skin with dark spots, providing gentle cleansing and soothing oils while lacking specific ingredients to actively fade dark spots. To better target dark spots, a product of this type needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide alongside nourishing oils and gentle cleansers.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015

Which ingredients make this micellar water a good fit for skin with dark spots?

This micellar water works for skin with dark spots, though other products fit it better because it lacks specific targeted ingredients for pigmentation. To truly care for this skin, a product of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that help even out skin tone.

What does Ceramide do for skin with dark spots?

Ceramide helps strengthen the skin barrier and lock in moisture, which supports an even and healthy skin tone. While it does not directly fade dark spots, maintaining a healthy barrier is important for keeping skin calm and smooth.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023

What does Cucumis Melo Seed Oil do for skin with dark spots?

Cucumis Melo Seed Oil helps nourish dry skin and supports a smooth, soft feel. It is unlikely to directly fade dark spots, so a product of this type needs added ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help even out skin tone.

Where does this micellar water go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?

This micellar water goes in the evening routine as a makeup remover before cleansing, or as part of a weekly routine. It gently cleanses and smooths the skin with plant oils, but skin with dark spots needs a dedicated brightening treatment serum or active ingredients to fade dark spots.

Can I use this micellar water with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this micellar water before applying your retinol treatment to gently remove makeup and cleanse your skin. A product of this type for skin with dark spots needs added brightening ingredients to target uneven skin tone effectively.

How often should I use this micellar water?

This micellar water works as a makeup remover and can be used in your evening routine as needed. To properly care for skin with dark spots, this product needs to be paired with targeted brightening treatments and hydrating ingredients.

Can this micellar water clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?

This micellar water is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your skin, as it has a very safe formula with no harsh or irritating ingredients. Skincare for dark spots with this type of skin needs targeted brightening ingredients and antioxidants to help even out skin tone.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015

Is this micellar water fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical application of Sclerocarya birrea nut oil is non-irritant, exhibits significant moisturising and hydrating effects on lipid-dry skin, and shows occlusive properties on normal skin in healthy caucasian adult female volunteers.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015

Ingredients

Water, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Watermelon Seed Oil, Ximenia Americana Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Ceramide Np, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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