Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water Versus A-derma Biology AC Organic Micellar Purifying Cleansing Water
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water 7 ingredients
A-derma Biology AC Organic Micellar Purifying Cleansing Water 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water 7 ingredients
A-derma Biology AC Organic Micellar Purifying Cleansing Water 14 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingEthyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Avena Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Parfum, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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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Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water 7 ingredients
A-derma Biology AC Organic Micellar Purifying Cleansing Water 14 ingredients
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