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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water versus The Face Shop Rice Mild Bright Mild Cleansing Water .

Published on November 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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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

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Buy Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water

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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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Brightening
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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.

The Face Shop Rice Mild Bright Mild Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

The Face Shop Rice Mild Bright Mild Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 10.

The Face Shop Rice Mild Bright Mild Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 12.

The Face Shop Rice Mild Bright Mild Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
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.

The Face Shop Rice Mild Bright Mild Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 14.

The Face Shop Rice Mild Bright Mild Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
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.

The Face Shop Rice Mild Bright Mild Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 10.

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
43% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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)
Zienn's avatar

Zienn

1 month ago · Oily Skin
Review

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

The Face Shop Rice Mild Bright Mild Cleansing Water 14 ingredients

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