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What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Ultra
La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Ultra
Makeup Remover
French Brand France
Garnier Pure Active Micellar Water
Garnier Pure Active Micellar Water
Makeup Remover
French Brand France

Ingredient Info

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Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Micellar Water Ultra
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-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Emulsifying

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Poloxamer 124 Emulsifying

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Poloxamer 184 Emulsifying

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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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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.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Polysorbate 80 Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Disodium EDTA

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

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BHA Antioxidant, Masking
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This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

Myrtrimonium Bromide Preservative
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Myrtrimonium Bromide is a preservative and a quaternary ammonium salt.

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
FragranceFragrance Icon 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

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Pure Active 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.

Hexylene Glycol Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
0-2 / 0-1

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

0-2 Com. / 0-1 Irr.
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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.

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Disodium EDTA

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

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Poloxamer 184 Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Poloxamer 184.

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Polyaminopropyl Biguanide Preservative
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Polyaminopropyl Biguanide 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
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Emulsifying
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We don't have a description for Poloxamer 184.

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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 two products.

Micellar Water Ultra
3
5
3
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mixed
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not rated
Pure Active Micellar Water
1
4
1
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mixed
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not rated

When to use

86 Routines
27% use in am
73% use in pm
98% use every day
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108 Routines
31% use in am
69% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Ultra 11 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Garnier Pure Active Micellar Water 6 ingredients

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