Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water Versus Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water versus Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water .

Last updated on July 14, 2023. Published on February 12, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water

Makeup Remover Irish Brand Ireland

Makeup Remover French Brand France

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

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water 9 ingredients

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water 7 ingredients

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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Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water 9 ingredients

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water 7 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Dark Spots

Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water 9 ingredients

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water 7 ingredients

Water • Poloxamer 184 • Glycerin • Propanediol • Disodium EDTA • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Cetrimonium Bromide • BHT • Sodium Hydroxide

Water • Poloxamer 184 • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Cetrimonium Bromide • Sodium Hydroxide

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

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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Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

Poloxamer 184

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Poloxamer 184.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 3.

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cetrimonium Bromide

What it does: Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative

Cetrimonium Bromide is a preservative.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 7.

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 6.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 9.

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 7.

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water 9 ingredients

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water 7 ingredients

44% are loved or liked

11% have mixed ratings

33% are disliked or very disliked

11% have no rating yet

29% are loved or liked

29% have mixed ratings

29% are disliked or very disliked

14% have no rating yet

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water 9 ingredients

Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water 7 ingredients

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Reviews

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleansing Water 9 ingredients

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Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water 7 ingredients

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nja

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

A very simple micellar water with few basic ingredients. It's FA safe, no fragrance. My skin is very sensitive and it doesn't irritate it - I...

A very simple micellar water with few basic ingredients. It's FA safe, no fragrance. My skin is very sensitive and it doesn't irritate it - I thought it did at first but it was just my prescription tretinoin+clindamycin. Now that my skin got used to it, I can see it works well.