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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water versus Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover US .

Last updated on March 11, 2024. Published on November 16, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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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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Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover US contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover US contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover US contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Phosphate is an inorganic salt. This just means it has a different structure than organic salts. It is a stabilizing and pH adjusting ingredient.

This ingredient is soluble in water.

Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 10.

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover US contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
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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Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 11.

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover US contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Potassium Phosphate is the term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions. Our bodies naturally create and use potassium phosphate.

In cosmetics, potassium phosphate is used to adjust the pH level of products. Our skin has a natural pH level. Maintaining this pH level is important for our skin barrier. If the skin barrier is disrupted, our skin can experience dehydration and irritation.

This ingredient is used in medicine to help treat low blood levels of phosphorus.

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Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 21.

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover US contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 22.

Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover US contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

17% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water 23 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings
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thats_viv

2 years ago · Dry Skin
Review

Good Drugstore Option on the go
This Micellar water does the job, whitout burning in the eye. I feel it struggles a bit with long-lasting make up,...

Good Drugstore Option on the go
This Micellar water does the job, whitout burning in the eye. I feel it struggles a bit with long-lasting make up, but when I need forget a travel size / product and I only see a drugstore this is my go-to option, as the small size is very affordable.

It doen´t worsen my dry skin or causes ekzema.

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bibalapau

9 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Nice for waterproof makeup
I have oily skin, so I only use this micellar water to remove my waterproof mascara and my eyeliner. I don't use it for...

Nice for waterproof makeup
I have oily skin, so I only use this micellar water to remove my waterproof mascara and my eyeliner. I don't use it for my whole face because I don't usually wear foundation, I mostly just wear eyeliner, eyebrow filler and mascara. Works great if you wan't to remove your eye makeup without pain, irritation or having to scratch your eyelashes, I just use a cotton pad and press gently my eyes two or three times each.

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