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Garnier
Micellar Gentle Peeling Water with 1% PHA + Glycolic Acid
A makeup remover built around PHA and Enzyme exfoliant, for hydration and exfoliation.
Brand price
USD 11.99 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
No-rinse daily exfoliation in 3 steps 1. Saturate pad: Pour onto a Garnier Reusable Eco Pad or cotton pad until evenly damp. 2. Press 5–10 seconds: Hold the pad on skin to activate micelles and begin dissolving makeup and impurities. 3. Sweep clean—do not rinse: Gently wipe until the pad comes away clean. Follow with moisturizer. Use 1–2x daily. Patch test first. Avoid direct eye contact. Apply SPF in the AM.
Caution
AHAs (like glycolic acid) may increase sun sensitivity—use SPF 30+ daily. If tingling or peeling occurs, reduce frequency or pause use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
3 trigger at least one check · 13 trigger none
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Hexylene Glycol
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Cleansing, Emulsifying
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
Learn more about Hexylene Glycol →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →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 →Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the pineapple, Ananas sativus, Bromeliaceae
Learn more about Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract →Papain
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Papain is an enzyme exfoliant.
Learn more about Papain →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →PEG-32
Humectant, Solvent
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (32 mol EO average molar ratio)
Learn more about PEG-32 →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
Dupes
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Purifying with Salicylic Acid66% match
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water With Vitamin C63% match
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-161% match