Mary & May Gluconolactone (PHA) + Betula Alba Juice Cleansing Pad Versus Garnier Pure Active Micellar Cleansing Water
This smoothing treatment pad uses a pre-saturated pad with Gluconolactone and Sodium Hyaluronate to refine skin texture and hydrate skin.
This mild micellar makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice 10%
AstringentGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGluconolactone 1%
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Betula Alba Juice 10%, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Gluconolactone 1%, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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