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Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution Versus TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water

Makeup Remover
Face Cleanser
French Brand France
Korean Brand South Korea

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

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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.

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

According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).

As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.

Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Buffering, Masking

Sodium 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.

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Buffering, Masking

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:

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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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When to use

189 Routines
27% use in am
73% use in pm
93% use every day
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21% use in am
79% use in pm
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Reviews

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Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution 15 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Light (2) No Scent (2)
sarape's avatar

Sara

1 year ago
Review

It does a good job with makeup and sunscreen, however it struggles a little bit when removing waterproof mascara. But despite not fully removing it, if you let it sit for a minute it will loosen it up enough for the water-based cleanser to finish the job. I know you're not supposed to rinse a micellar water, but I've always felt better doing a second cleanse afterwards. I also like to let it rest Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
BriannaA's avatar

BriannaA

11 months ago
Review

One of my favorite cleansers!!

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water 14 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Hydrating (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
taylormccoy's avatar

Taylor McCoy

8 hours ago
Review

Did help me feel clean. I enjoy this when I am camping in the middle of nowhere and don’t want to waste water.

#hydrating
#light
#works well