Sea Makeup Acne Clear Micellar Water Versus Somethinc Reset Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Sea Makeup Acne Clear Micellar Water 25 ingredients
Somethinc Reset Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water 22 ingredients
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Sea Makeup Acne Clear Micellar Water 25 ingredients
Somethinc Reset Gentle Micellar Cleansing Water 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Glycereth-26
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emulsifying
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Glycereth-26, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Octanediol
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Gluconate, Butylene Glycol, Octanediol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. This ingredient is a skin conditioner.
Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient soothes skin inflammation by inhibiting inhibiting a part of the inflammation process.
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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 PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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