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Updated on February 16, 2024

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 common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones 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.

Bioderma Créaline H2O
Bioderma Créaline H2O
Makeup Remover
French Brand France
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water - Oily Skin

Ingredient Info

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Créaline H2O
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.

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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Fructooligosaccharides Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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

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.

Xylitol Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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

Rhamnose Humectant, Masking

We don't have a description for Rhamnose.

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.

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

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Cetrimonium Bromide Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative
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Cetrimonium Bromide is a preservative.

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Disodium EDTA

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

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SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water - Oily Skin
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.

Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

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Alcohol Denat. Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking
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Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.

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Polyaminopropyl Biguanide Preservative
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Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a preservative.

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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.

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Disodium EDTA

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

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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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.

Créaline H2O
6
3
1
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mixed
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SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water - Oily Skin
2
3
1
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mixed
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not rated

When to use

47 Routines
26% use in am
74% use in pm
98% use every day
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120 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Bioderma Créaline H2O 10 ingredients

Créaline H2O hasn't been rated yet.
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water - Oily Skin 6 ingredients

2.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Drying (1) Irritating (1)
conniecrime's avatar

conniecrime

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Cleans skin deeply without harshly stripping my barrier.

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Alexandra Alvarez

25 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

My mom picked this up for me at CVS. I didn't specify which kind to get since I've never had an issue with any micellar water. This one was...

My mom picked this up for me at CVS. I didn't specify which kind to get since I've never had an issue with any micellar water. This one was irritating my skin and I realized it contains denatured alcohol.