Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water versus Celenes by Sweden Thermal Micellar Cleansing Water / Dry and Sensitive Skin .
Published on November 12, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water 20 ingredients
Celenes by Sweden Thermal Micellar Cleansing Water / Dry and Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water 20 ingredients
Celenes by Sweden Thermal Micellar Cleansing Water / Dry and Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water 20 ingredients
Celenes by Sweden Thermal Micellar Cleansing Water / Dry and Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water • Pentylene Glycol • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate • Glycerin • Decyl Glucoside • Lauryl Glucoside • Sodium Surfactin • Benzyl Alcohol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Soy Acid
Water • Hexylene Glycol • Capryloyl Glycine • Xylitylglucoside • Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate • Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Poloxamer 184 • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Saponins • Citric Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 WaterDesert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water contains this as ingredient number 1.
Celenes by Sweden Thermal Micellar Cleansing Water / Dry and Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water contains this as ingredient number 7.
Celenes by Sweden Thermal Micellar Cleansing Water / Dry and Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDesert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water contains this as ingredient number 17.
Celenes by Sweden Thermal Micellar Cleansing Water / Dry and Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water 20 ingredients
Celenes by Sweden Thermal Micellar Cleansing Water / Dry and Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water 20 ingredients
Celenes by Sweden Thermal Micellar Cleansing Water / Dry and Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients
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