Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Waterproof Makeup Remover
Works for
CleansingIsohexadecane, Hexylene glycol + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Waterproof Makeup Remover is a facial cleanser and waterproof makeup remover that is surprisingly powerful, yet gentle on skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol, isohexadecane) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cyclopentasiloxane~8.1–12.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneIsohexadecane~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePotassium phosphate~2.8–4.1%
Sodium chloride~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHexylene glycol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolDipotassium phosphate~0.5–1.2%
Disodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Decyl glucoside~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePolyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
More about Polyaminopropyl biguanideIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Potassium phosphate, Sodium chloride, Hexylene glycol, Dipotassium phosphate, Disodium edta, Decyl glucoside, Polyaminopropyl biguanide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| GarnierSkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Waterproof Makeup RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | MuradCleanser | Institut EsthedermOsmoclean High Tolerance Make-up Remover | LumeneNordic Hydra [LÄHDE] Pure Arctic Miracle Bi-Phase Micellar Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | $17.73 | $32.20 | $17.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Algae Extract | Octinoxate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Paula's choice Gentle Touch Makeup RemoverWet n Wild Bi-Phase Makeup Remover--977A
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Contact allergy to polyhexamethylene biguanide (polyaminopropyl biguanide)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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