Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser .
Published on June 03, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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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).
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).
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Ingredient Info
Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water 35 ingredients
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water 35 ingredients
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water 35 ingredients
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser 30 ingredients
Water • Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate • Glycerin • Cetrimonium Bromide • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Disodium EDTA • Lactic Acid • Parfum • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Allantoin Panthenol • Betaine • Almond Oil Glycereth-8 Esters • Pentylene Glycol • Zinc Gluconate • Magnesium Aspartate • Fructose • Citric Acid • Urea • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Lactate • Sodium PCA • Sodium Chloride • Trehalose • Copper Gluconate • Allantoin • Maltose • Caramel • Crocus Sativus Flower Extract • Glucose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Linalool • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Lauryl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Copper PCA • Maris Sal • Succinic Acid • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Lactic Acid • Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Zinc Gluconate • Magnesium Aspartate • Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Linalool • Lactobacillus Ferment • Citronellol • Geraniol • Copper Gluconate • Rhizobian Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterBioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 1.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinBioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 3.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 EDTABioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 6.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidBioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 7.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumBioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 8.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.
Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 15.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Aspartate.
Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 16.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideBioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 20.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Chances 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 ChlorideBioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 23.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Copper Gluconate.
Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 25.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateBioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 31.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 30.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolBioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 32.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 33.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water 35 ingredients
Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser 30 ingredients
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Bioten Skin Moisture Micellar Water 35 ingredients
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