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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Versus Avène Intense Eye Make-Up Remover

Makeup Remover
Makeup Remover
French Brand France
French Brand France

Updated on June 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Concerns

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
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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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.

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.

Fructooligosaccharides Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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

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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Disodium EDTA

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

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

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Intense Eye Make-Up Remover
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.

Isododecane Emollient, Solvent

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Masking, Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

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Sodium Chloride Masking
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Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

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Disodium EDTA

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

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Isopropyl Palmitate Emollient, Masking
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3 Concerns

Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

3-4 Com. / 1 Irr.
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Phenethyl Alcohol Masking

Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.

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CI 16035 Cosmetic Colorant
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Ci 16035 is a synthetic dark-red dye. This dye is created from an acid called Allura red AC, an azo dye.

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Sodium Benzoate Masking, Preservative
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Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

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CI 19140 Cosmetic Colorant

CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

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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 products.

Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
6
3
1
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mixed
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Intense Eye Make-Up Remover
1
2
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When to use

1,722 Routines
27% use in am
73% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 10 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 41 ratings
Works Well (20) Great Value (13) No Scent (12)
rainbownthedark's avatar

rainbownthedark

28 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

Literally the only micellar water I’ll use! It doesn’t break me out and it leaves my skin feels super soft and clean!

PrincezzJulie's avatar

PrincezzJulie

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

My always go to makeup removal
It was introduced to me by a skin doctor when treating my skin barrier damage. I did try out other brands, but I...

My always go to makeup removal
It was introduced to me by a skin doctor when treating my skin barrier damage. I did try out other brands, but I always come back to this product after that.

Avène Intense Eye Make-Up Remover 11 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
No Scent (1) Oily (1) Works Well (1)
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Amarantha

19 minutes ago · Combination Skin
Review

It's a bit greasy but but removes my eye make-up well and doesn't sting my eyes.