The Face Shop Rice Water Cleansing Rich Oil Versus Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Rice Water Cleansing Rich Oil 13 ingredients
Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Face Shop Rice Water Cleansing Rich Oil 13 ingredients
Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water 23 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Geraniol
Perfuming
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CI 60725, Decyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum
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 WaterParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumIngredient Ratings
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The Face Shop Rice Water Cleansing Rich Oil 13 ingredients
Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water 23 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Face Shop Rice Water Cleansing Rich Oil 13 ingredients
Clogged up my skin completely and wrecked havoc. The following weeks, I dealt with redness and bumpy skin afterwards
good for removing sunscreen, but if you use it your face will feel super soft, that's because it leaves a thick residue layer behind, I was shocked the first time I used it as it, after already using my water cleanser, emulsified again with my toner (first and only time to ever happen to me with an oil cleanser), so you have to really scrub your face to get rid of it. Also according to my sister Show more
Garnier Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water 23 ingredients
Does a good job of removing makeup and sunscreen without irritating my oily acne prone skin, followed by a cleanser. Cons: heavy fragrance and it dries quickly, so a lot of product is needed and it can be harsh when using with a cotton pad to make the most of it . But still a safer option than a cleansing milk ,oil or balm for my acne , so would repurchase.👍
Nice for waterproof makeup
I have oily skin, so I only use this micellar water to remove my waterproof mascara and my eyeliner. I don't use it for my whole face because I don't usually wear foundation, I mostly just wear eyeliner, eyebrow filler and mascara. Works great if you wan't to remove your eye makeup without pain, irritation or having to scratch your eyelashes, I just use a cotton pad and Show more
