Senka A.L.L. Clear Water Micellar + Toner Formula Acne Care Versus COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water
Updated on March 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Senka A.L.L. Clear Water Micellar + Toner Formula Acne Care 21 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Senka A.L.L. Clear Water Micellar + Toner Formula Acne Care 21 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPPG-30-Buteth-30
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sericin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PPG-30-Buteth-30, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Butylene Glycol, Sericin, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
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 WaterDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Senka A.L.L. Clear Water Micellar + Toner Formula Acne Care 21 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Senka A.L.L. Clear Water Micellar + Toner Formula Acne Care 21 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients
My favorite way to cleanse in the morning!
I have dry but acne prone skin, so I really wanted to find a way to cleanse my skin in the morning without also stripping my skin of every ounce of moisture it has. I’ve been testing micellar waters for awhile now, but so far this one by COSRX is my favorite! It feels a little more hydrating than some of the others I’ve tried (Bioderma and Garnier), and Show more
One if the best micellar/cleansing water I've tried, doesn't feel drying and won't irratate sensative skin, I have oily sensative skin and I'm also acne prone.
Only use it when you have makeup spf or when your skin is really oily otherwise just use your gel or foam cleanser. And this cleansing water is also !!fungal ance safe!! what more can you ask for.
