Mamaearth Tea Tree Foaming Face Wash with Tea Tree and Salicylic Acid for Acne and Pimples vs Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe

Mamaearth

Garnier

A face wash, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Face wash

Face cleanser

7 ingredients

13 ingredients

Brand price

INR 399.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from India

Brand from France

At a Glance

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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

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

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

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

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 (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

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
Poloxamer 184
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
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

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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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate →
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 →