Oriflame Love Nature Radiance Face Gel with Organic Apricot & Orange Versus Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOleth-20
CleansingCalcium Chloride
AstringentChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Oleth-20, Calcium Chloride, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Glycolic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
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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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