Garnier Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water vs Garnier Micellar Gentle Peeling Water with 1% PHA + Glycolic Acid

Garnier

Garnier

A makeup remover built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Makeup remover

11 ingredients

16 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

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

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Brand from France

At a Glance

Every check both products could be assessed on comes out the same. Tap any answer to see why.

AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

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

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Salicylic 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

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Betaine

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

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Coco-Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Citric Acid
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Arginine
Skin Conditioning
0 / —

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Hexylene Glycol
Cleansing
0-2 / 1
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
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 (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
Learn more about Aqua →
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
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.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Coco-Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Coco-Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Betaine →
Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →