Effaclar Micellar Water for Oily Skin
Micellar Cleansing Water With Vitamin C

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Micellar Water for Oily Skin

Garnier

Micellar Cleansing Water With Vitamin C

A makeup remover built around Zinc salt, for hydration and pollution defence.

A makeup remover built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for pollution defence and antioxidant protection.

Makeup remover
Makeup remover
13 ingredients
9 ingredients

Brand price

USD 17.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from France
Brand from France

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

    Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

    Zinc PCA

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 80

Benefits

  • Hydrating2

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Glycerin, Zinc PCA

  • Barrier Repair1

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Glycerin

  • Reduces Irritation1

    Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

    Zinc PCA

  • Acne Fighting1

    Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

    Zinc PCA

  • Hydrating1

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Glycerin

  • Barrier Repair1

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Glycerin

  • Brightening1

    Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

  • Dark Spots1

    Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Myrtrimonium Bromide, Polysorbate 80

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Parfum

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Parfum

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Parfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

  • Ascorbyl Glucoside

    Antioxidant

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • BHT (in both products)

    Antioxidant

  • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Disodium EDTA (in both products)

    Chelating

    0 / —

  • Myrtrimonium Bromide (in both products)

    Preservative

    0 / —

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Poloxamer 184 (in both products)

    Cleansing

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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