Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover versus Alba Botanical Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser .
Last updated on August 16, 2023. Published on January 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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).
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Ingredient Info
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients
Alba Botanical Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients
Alba Botanical Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients
Alba Botanical Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser 42 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Isohexadecane • Potassium Phosphate • Sodium Chloride • Hexylene Glycol • Dipotassium Phosphate • Disodium EDTA • Decyl Glucoside • Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Water • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Glycerin • Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer • Sodium Chloride • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil • Cupressus Sempervirens Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil • Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil • Juniperus Mexicana Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract • Benzyl Acetate • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Citric Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Heliotropine • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Linalyl Acetate • Sodium Anisate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Phytate • Squalane • Alpha-Terpinene • Triethyl Citrate • Alcohol • Benzyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Linalool
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 WaterGarnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alba Botanical Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideGarnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 5.
Alba Botanical Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients
Alba Botanical Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser 42 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients
Alba Botanical Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser 42 ingredients
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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover 10 ingredients
Alba Botanical Hydration Sensation Micellar Cleanser 42 ingredients
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