Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water Versus The Cocoon Vietnam Winter Melon Micellar Water
Updated on August 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water 21 ingredients
The Cocoon Vietnam Winter Melon Micellar Water 15 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water 21 ingredients
The Cocoon Vietnam Winter Melon Micellar Water 15 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Surfactin
CleansingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Peanut Acid
CleansingSesaminol
Skin ConditioningSoy Acid
EmollientWater, 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, Peanut Acid, Sesaminol, Soy Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/Caprate
Betaine
Humectant
Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/Caprate, Betaine, Benincasa Cerifera Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Lactate, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lactic Acid
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water 21 ingredients
The Cocoon Vietnam Winter Melon Micellar Water 15 ingredients
Reviews
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Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water 21 ingredients
The Cocoon Vietnam Winter Melon Micellar Water 15 ingredients
this is my favourite micellar water!! it doesnt smell weird, it doesnt makes my skin itch, it doesnt sting my eyes!!!!!!! and its literally cheap and lasts about 3+ month eventhough i wear full face makeup everydayy very recommended
