Bioten Hyaluronic Gold Micellar Water Versus Balea Mizellen Reinigungs Wasser Kaktusfeige
Updated on October 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bioten Hyaluronic Gold Micellar Water 36 ingredients
Balea Mizellen Reinigungs Wasser Kaktusfeige 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bioten Hyaluronic Gold Micellar Water 36 ingredients
Balea Mizellen Reinigungs Wasser Kaktusfeige 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Fructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningMaltose
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cetrimonium Bromide, Citric Acid, Copper Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Fructose, Glucose, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Magnesium Aspartate, Maltose, Panthenol, Parfum, Pentylene Glycol, Proline, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Urea, Zinc Gluconate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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