Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Purifying with Salicylic Acid vs Clinique All About Clean™ All-in-One Cleansing Micellar Milk + Makeup Remover

Garnier

Clinique

A makeup remover built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.

A makeup remover built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Makeup remover

11 ingredients

26 ingredients

Brand price

USD 11.99 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France

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At a Glance

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Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbyl Glucoside

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Myrtrimonium Bromide
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat.

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Hexylene Glycol
Cleansing
0-2 / 1
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Poloxamer 184
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Disodium EDTA (in both products)
Chelating
0 / —
Myrtrimonium Bromide
Preservative
0 / —
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
Emollient
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
Emollient

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →