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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Positively Radiant Micellar Gel Cleanser Makeup Remover versus Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser .

Published on May 17, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Buy Positively Radiant Micellar Gel Cleanser Makeup Remover

Starts at $8.77
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Starts at $40.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: 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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Aveeno Positively Radiant Micellar Gel Cleanser Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Micellar Gel Cleanser Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 8.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Micellar Gel Cleanser Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 9.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Aveeno Positively Radiant Micellar Gel Cleanser Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 11.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.

Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Micellar Gel Cleanser Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Micellar Gel Cleanser Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 14.

Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

13% are loved or liked
31% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Aveeno Positively Radiant Micellar Gel Cleanser Makeup Remover 16 ingredients

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Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser 22 ingredients

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