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Published on February 10, 2021

Overview

What they are

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

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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Makeup Remover French Brand France
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

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 Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution

Starts at $14.75
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Buy The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water

Starts at $15.50

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)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
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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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Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution contains this as ingredient number 1.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution contains this as ingredient number 2.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. 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.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution contains this as ingredient number 3.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution contains this as ingredient number 12.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does:
Community Rating: 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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution contains this as ingredient number 13.

TONYMOLY The Chok Chok Green Tea No-Wash Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

47% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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sarape

2 months ago · Combination Skin
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 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 in my face in order to fully absorb the ingredients that definitely help me control my sebum production. Overall is a mostly good and inexpensive product.

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

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