Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water - US Versus Milk Makeup Hydro Ungrip Makeup Remover + Cleansing Water
Updated on October 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin 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
Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water 12 ingredients
Milk Makeup Hydro Ungrip Makeup Remover + Cleansing Water 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water 12 ingredients
Milk Makeup Hydro Ungrip Makeup Remover + Cleansing Water 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningPolylysine
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hexylene Glycol, Water, Glycerin, Poloxamer 184, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycolipids, Polylysine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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!
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Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water 12 ingredients
Milk Makeup Hydro Ungrip Makeup Remover + Cleansing Water 20 ingredients
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