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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes versus up&up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes .

Published on September 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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Makeup Remover British Brand United Kingdom
Makeup Remover American Brand United States

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Buy Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes

Starts at $6.89
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Buy Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

Starts at $2.29

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes contains this as ingredient number 1.

up&up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes contains this as ingredient number 3.

up&up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes contains this as ingredient number 4.

up&up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. 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.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes contains this as ingredient number 6.

up&up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.

In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.

The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.

Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes contains this as ingredient number 11.

up&up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.

Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes contains this as ingredient number 12.

up&up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes contains this as ingredient number 14.

up&up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

36% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
38% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

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Simple Skincare Kind to Skin Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes 14 ingredients

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up&up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes 24 ingredients

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