Almay Biodegradable Micellar Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes Versus Rodan + Fields Essentials Instant Makeup Remover Wipes
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Almay Biodegradable Micellar Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes 20 ingredients
Rodan + Fields Essentials Instant Makeup Remover Wipes 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Almay Biodegradable Micellar Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes 20 ingredients
Rodan + Fields Essentials Instant Makeup Remover Wipes 18 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Maris Sal, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCaprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Betaine, Isopentyldiol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Biotin, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineWe don't have a description for Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine yet.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsopentyldiol is a synthetic solvent, humectant, and emollient.
Humectants have the ability to attract and hold water while emollients create a thin film to prevent water from evaporating. This combination keeps your skin and hair soft and hydrated. Plus, isopentyldiol does not leave a sticky feeling behind.
As a surfactant, isopentyldiol is a hydrotrope. Hydrotropes help surfactants (cleansing agents) dissolve into water.
According to the manufacturer, using this ingredient with sorbitol boosts skin hydration and helps close cuticles of damaged hair.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about IsopentyldiolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for dry skin.
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate comes from Capric Acid and Polyglycerin-4. It is an emulsifier.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally.
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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