Clarins Cleansing Micellar Water Versus Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Cleansing Micellar Water 25 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner 12 ingredients
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About this product
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Clarins Cleansing Micellar Water 25 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner 12 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Methylpropanediol
SolventPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Citrate
BufferingGentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Poloxamer 184, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Methylpropanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris Aqua, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenylpropanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIngredients 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 WaterDisodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Clarins Cleansing Micellar Water 25 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner 12 ingredients
Reviews
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Clarins Cleansing Micellar Water 25 ingredients
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner 12 ingredients
This product doesn’t reduce my redness at all. I still use it because it leaves my skin feeling hydrated and it’s not irritating. It only becomes irritating if I apply it after I shave, which is normal.
