Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe vs Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Garnier

Anua

A face cleanser built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cleanser built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face cleanser

13 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 15.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, PEG-40, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Myrtrimonium Bromide
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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Aqua
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
Poloxamer 184
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
PPG-26-BUTETH-26
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
1 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Myrtrimonium Bromide
Preservative
0 / —
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Film Forming
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →