Comparison between Nivea Acneclear Micellair Water vs. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-In-1 Mattifying

Find out which product is better for your skin.

19 Ingredients 8

1
Water
1
Water
2
Poloxamer 184
2
Hexylene Glycol
3
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
3
Glycerin
4
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
4
Alcohol Denatured
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder
5
Poloxamer 184
6
Glyceryl Glucoside
6
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
7
Glycerin
7
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
8
Sorbitol
8
Disodium EDTA
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Uniqueness16 out of 19
84.2%
Uniqueness5 out of 8
62.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
7 out of 19
37%
chemical
11 out of 19
58%
natural
2 out of 8
25%
chemical
6 out of 8
75%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#71,2-Hexanediol#12Propylene Glycol#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder#5Citric Acid#14
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycerin#3Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Nivea Acneclear Micellair Water vs. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-In-1 Mattifying
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Poloxamer 184

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2Hexylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Hexylene Glycol is mostly used for formulation purposes. It’s a good surfactant, emulsifier, and viscosity-reducing agent. It maintains the density of the formulation of the product preventing it from separating. It also makes the product feel better.

Position 3

#3PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Cleansing
Soothing
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps ingredients to mix better. It has nice cleansing activity helping to remove sebum and dirt from the surface of your skin. It's also responsible for making soft foam in soaps, shower gels, etc. Despite it having "PEG" in the title, it's considered to be safe.

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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 4

#4Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 5

#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Poloxamer 184

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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