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COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water Versus Bioderma Sensibio H2O AR Micellar Water

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Korean Brand South Korea
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Updated on December 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

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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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

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

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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Buffering, Masking

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 Acid

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 EDTA

When to use

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 26 ratings
Works Well (16) Light (15) No Scent (14)
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Clover

11 months ago
Review

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

#hydrating
#no scent
#works well
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Zambo Padre

9 months ago
Review

One if the best micellar/cleansing water I've tried, doesn't feel drying and won't irratate sensative skin, I have oily sensative skin and I'm also acne prone.

Only use it when you have makeup spf or when your skin is really oily otherwise just use your gel or foam cleanser. And this cleansing water is also !!fungal ance safe!! what more can you ask for.

#great value
#hydrating
#no scent
#works well

Bioderma Sensibio H2O AR Micellar Water 16 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
No Scent (2) Works Well (2) Great Value (1)
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Zahra Ghorbani

2 months ago
Review

Use as my first cleanse with a cotton pad literally love it takes off everything

#great value
#no scent
#works well
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Mel

15 days ago
Review

Love this as a first clease with a cotton pad! Removes my water resistant sunscreen and makeup!

#light
#no scent
#works well