Garnier Micellar Gentle Peeling Water with 1% PHA + Glycolic Acid vs ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Peeling Cleansing Oil

Garnier

ROUND LAB

A makeup remover built around PHA and Enzyme exfoliant, for hydration and exfoliation.

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

Makeup remover

16 ingredients

9 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 25.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France

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At a Glance

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PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Gluconolactone, Glycerin, PEG-32, Propanediol
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin
Anti-Aging1
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Glycolic Acid
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glycolic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Betaine, Myrtrimonium Bromide, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Hexylene Glycol
Cleansing
0-2 / 1
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Papain
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Enzyme exfoliant
- Exfoliating
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
PEG-32
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Tocopherol
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning

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