SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser vs Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe

SkinCeuticals

Garnier

A face cleanser, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Face cleanser

13 ingredients

Brand price

USD 39.00 · checked 28 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

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

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, PEG-8, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

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 Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol

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 / —
Sorbitol
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hydrating
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
PEG-8
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol (in both products)
Cleansing
0-2 / 1
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Disodium EDTA (in both products)
Chelating
0 / —

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Hexylene Glycol (in both products)
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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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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Hexylene Glycol
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Cleansing, Emulsifying
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →