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Glossier Milky Oil Dual-Phase Waterproof Makeup Remover Versus Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

Makeup Remover
Makeup Remover
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on June 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Milky Oil Dual-Phase Waterproof Makeup Remover
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Isohexadecane Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

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Panthenol Skin Conditioning
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Helps reduce irritationHelps reduce irritation Icon

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon
2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

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Ppg-26-Buteth-26 Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ppg-26-Buteth-26 yet.

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Symphytum Officinale Root Extract Skin Conditioning, Soothing

We don't have a description for Symphytum Officinale Root Extract yet.

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Sodium Benzoate Masking, Preservative
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Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking
AHA IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
AHAAHA Icon 4 Benefits 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Sodium Chloride Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
3 Concerns

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

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Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Emulsifying

This ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.

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Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

Mannitol Humectant, Masking, Moisturising

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.

Xylitol Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

Rhamnose Humectant, Masking

We don't have a description for Rhamnose yet.

Fructooligosaccharides Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.

Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
0 / 0 May worsen Eczema Icon
May worsen EczemaMay worsen Eczema Icon

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Cetrimonium Bromide Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative
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Cetrimonium Bromide is a preservative.

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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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!

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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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Ingredient Ratings

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

Milky Oil Dual-Phase Waterproof Makeup Remover
3
1
6
1
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mixed
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not rated
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
6
3
1
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mixed
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not rated

When to use

14 Routines
7% use in am
93% use in pm
93% use every day
2,026 Routines
26% use in am
74% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Glossier Milky Oil Dual-Phase Waterproof Makeup Remover 11 ingredients

Milky Oil Dual-Phase Waterproof Makeup Remover hasn't been rated yet.
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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 10 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 48 ratings
Works Well (23) No Scent (16) Great Value (14)
PrincezzJulie's avatar

PrincezzJulie

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

My always go to makeup removal
It was introduced to me by a skin doctor when treating my skin barrier damage. I did try out other brands, but I...

My always go to makeup removal
It was introduced to me by a skin doctor when treating my skin barrier damage. I did try out other brands, but I always come back to this product after that.

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rainbownthedark

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Literally the only micellar water I’ll use! It doesn’t break me out and it leaves my skin feeling super soft and clean!