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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water versus ma:nyo Pure Enzyme Cleansing Water .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on April 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free 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 brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea
Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

ma:nyo Pure Enzyme Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

ma:nyo Pure Enzyme Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 5.

ma:nyo Pure Enzyme Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 13.

ma:nyo Pure Enzyme Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 16.

ma:nyo Pure Enzyme Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 26.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

56% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
73% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Great Value (1) Light (1) Pilling (1) Strong Scent (1)
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Zienn

1 month ago · Oily Skin
Review

great for oily skin. but it stink my eye so bad.

ma:nyo Pure Enzyme Cleansing Water 26 ingredients

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