Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover

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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover Versus Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

Updated on September 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover

Makeup Remover

French Brand France

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

Makeup Remover

French Brand France

Ingredient Info

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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 10 ingredients

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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 10 ingredients

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Silicon

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

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Isohexadecane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

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Potassium Phosphate Buffering

Potassium Phosphate is the term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions. Our bodies naturally create and use potassium phosphate.

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Sodium Chloride Masking

3 Concerns

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

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Hexylene Glycol Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

0-2 / 0-1

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

0-2 Com. / 0-1 Irr.

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Dipotassium Phosphate Buffering

Dipotassium Phosphate is an inorganic salt. This just means it has a different structure than organic salts. It is a stabilizing and pH adjusting ingredient.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Decyl Glucoside Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising

Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.

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Polyaminopropyl Biguanide Preservative

Preservative

Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a preservative.

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Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Decyl Glucoside, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide

Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Emulsifying

This ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.

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Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

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Mannitol Humectant, Masking, Moisturising

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.

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Xylitol Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

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Rhamnose Humectant, Masking

We don't have a description for Rhamnose.

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Fructooligosaccharides Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.

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Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

0 / 0

May worsen Eczema

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Cetrimonium Bromide Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative

Preservative

Cetrimonium Bromide is a preservative.

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Water, Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Cetrimonium Bromide

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Disodium EDTA

Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover

liked

mixed

disliked

not rated

Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

liked

mixed

disliked

not rated

When to use

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 10 ingredients

256 Routines

21% use in am

79% use in pm

91% use every day

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1,369 Routines

27% use in am

73% use in pm

91% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients

3.5 /5

from 4 ratings

Broke Me Out (1) Drying (1) Irritating (1) Oily (1)

LiviePie

2 years ago · Combination Skin

Review

Takes off waterproof mascara
It takes off waterproof mascara perfectly but I'm sad to find out its not cruelty-free (or vegan for that matter)

Garnier

SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover

bagheera

5 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

It works, but it leaves behind a residue.

Garnier

SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover

Oily

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 10 ingredients

4.8 /5

from 28 ratings

Works Well (8) No Scent (4) Great Value (4) Light (3) Expensive (3) Irritating (1)

PrincezzJulie

1 year ago · Combination Skin

Review

My always go to makeup removal
It was introduced to me by a skin doctor when treating my skin barrier damage. I did try out other brands, but I...

My always go to makeup removal
It was introduced to me by a skin doctor when treating my skin barrier damage. I did try out other brands, but I always come back to this product after that.