Drunk Elephant E-Rase Milki Micellar Water for sensitive skin
3-Ceramide Blend
Cucumis Melo Seed Oil
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Watermelon Seed Oil
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- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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, as Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil and Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil provide emollient action to hydrate, while ceramides and phytosphingosine support your skin barrier to address redness and irritation.
- The cleansing surfactants effectively remove impurities, but the formula lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration for your normal skin.
- The product is generally safe for your sensitive skin, with minimal risks of irritation from phenoxyethanol and polysorbate 20.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start 3×/week and move to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your micellar water as your first cleansing step before your regular cleanser and toner. Always follow with a soothing moisturizer.
- Saturate a soft cotton pad with the micellar water and gently sweep it across your face. Avoid any harsh rubbing to protect your skin barrier.
- Use on dry skin to ensure better tolerance for your sensitive, reactive skin. There is no need to rinse it off afterwards.
- Avoid direct contact with your eyes and do a patch test before your very first use to check for comfort.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased 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 Drunk Elephant E-Rase Milki work for sensitive skin?
Drunk Elephant E-Rase Milki Micellar Water works reasonably well for sensitive skin, as it cleans away dirt while ceramides and plant oils help calm redness and keep skin soft. However, it lacks enough water-attracting ingredients to provide optimal hydration, meaning a product of this type needs deep-hydrating components and soothing plant extracts to truly thrive on this skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
Which ingredients make this micellar water a good fit for sensitive skin?
Ceramides and nourishing oils help calm redness and keep sensitive skin comfortable. To work best for this skin, a micellar water of this type also needs deep hydration from ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
What does Ceramide do for sensitive skin?
Ceramide helps calm sensitive skin and repairs the outer barrier so it feels more comfortable and holds onto moisture better. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is well-suited for keeping dry or easily upset skin smooth and soft.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018
What does Cucumis Melo Seed Oil do for sensitive skin?
Cucumis Melo Seed Oil helps soothe sensitive skin by providing gentle hydration and calming care. This type of oil is unlikely to irritate dry or easily upset skin, leaving it feeling soft and comfortable.
Where does this micellar water go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This micellar water goes as a makeup remover in the evening routine. A product of this type needs enough water-attracting ingredients to keep sensitive skin hydrated.
Can I use this micellar water with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this micellar water as your first step before applying retinol to remove makeup and impurities. This product works for sensitive skin, though a cleanser of this type for this skin needs extra moisture-attracting ingredients to keep skin fully hydrated.
How often should I use this micellar water?
You can use this micellar water in your evening routine as a makeup remover. Sensitive skin works well with a product of this type when it also includes extra hydrating ingredients to keep the skin comfortable.
Can this micellar water clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This micellar water is generally safe for sensitive skin, with minimal risks of irritation from phenoxyethanol and polysorbate 20. A product of this type needs enough hydrating ingredients to keep this skin soft and comfortable.
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, 2015A facial cream containing Centella asiatica leaf extract, ceramide NP, and panthenol reduced mean SS-10 scores by 66% and 76% after 2 and 4 weeks in Chinese females with sensitive skin, providing effective soothing and barrier-repairing properties with mild adverse events.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022Phenoxyethanol induced skin burning and itching sensations via activating TRPV1 in sensitive female subjects, and these uncomfortable sensations were significantly inhibited by the TRPV1 antagonist trans-tert-butyl cyclohexanol (ID1609).
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
Why other products fit sensitive skin better
- Phenoxyethanol in this product
Phenoxyethanol induced skin burning and itching sensations via activating TRPV1 in sensitive female subjects, and these uncomfortable sensations were significantly inhibited by the TRPV1 antagonist trans-tert-butyl cyclohexanol (ID1609).
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
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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