Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water-In Oil All-In-1 Versus Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions Acne Derm+ Micellar Cleansing Beauty Water
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
CI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, CI 61565, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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