Bioten Detox Micellar Water Versus COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water
Updated on June 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bioten Detox Micellar Water 30 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients
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Bioten Detox Micellar Water 30 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingFructose
HumectantGlucose
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningMaltose
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
HumectantUrea
Buffering
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Charcoal Powder, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Cetrimonium Bromide, Citric Acid, Copper Gluconate, Disodium Phosphate, Fructose, Glucose, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Maltose, Panthenol, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Urea, Zinc Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCitric 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:
Learn more about Citric AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolIngredient Ratings
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Bioten Detox Micellar Water 30 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients
Reviews
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Bioten Detox Micellar Water 30 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients
My favorite way to cleanse in the morning!
I have dry but acne prone skin, so I really wanted to find a way to cleanse my skin in the morning without also stripping my skin of every ounce of moisture it has. I’ve been testing micellar waters for awhile now, but so far this one by COSRX is my favorite! It feels a little more hydrating than some of the others I’ve tried (Bioderma and Garnier), and Show more
I use this for cleansing in between morning and evening face washes. It's especially good after coming home from work or school and it's too early to do your full night routine. I don't want sweat, sebum, and city gunk sitting on my face for hours. This gentle cleanser handles that and contains zinc which I've found to be great for acne-prone skin. I put this in a foaming dispenser and apply it Show more
