Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water versus Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water .
Published on August 17, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Kiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water 11 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
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Kiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water 11 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water 11 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water • Arginine • Salicylic Acid • Coco-Betaine • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Xanthan Gum • Phytic Acid • Buddleja Davidii Extract • Thymus Vulgaris Extract • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Citric Acid • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil • Thymus Zygis Flower Oil
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. 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 WaterKiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinKiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 4.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolKiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 3.
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineKiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 5.
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 10.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidKiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 6.
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 11.
Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Kiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 7.
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 ChlorideKiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 14.
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 8.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 16.
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Kiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water 11 ingredients
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Kiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Kiehl's Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water 11 ingredients
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Gentle Everyday Cleanser
I have dry/dehydrated fairly sensitive skin, so it's important to me to use a moisturizing, non-stripping cleanser that...
Gentle Everyday Cleanser
I have dry/dehydrated fairly sensitive skin, so it's important to me to use a moisturizing, non-stripping cleanser that can still break down oil and dirt. I don't wear foundation, but I do wear sticky liquid eyeliner that this easily removes with some patience. I use this morning and night (if I cleanse in the morning) and I do rinse it off with water (although if I were double cleansing, I might not).
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