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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Simple Skincare Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Water versus Avène Cleanance Micelar Water .

Published on April 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

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 French Brand France

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 Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Water

Starts at $13.77
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Buy Cleanance Micelar Water

Starts at $18.00

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

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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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 Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

Avène Cleanance Micelar Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

This ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.

According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).

As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.

Learn more about Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Simple Skincare Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 4.

Avène Cleanance Micelar Water contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

33% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

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