About twenty micellar waters and five makeup remover pads were examined by the Journal of the National Consumer Institute. A list of products that “do the job”.
One time, 60 million consumers do not raise a red flag. The National Consumer Institute’s laboratory has evaluated about twenty micellar waters and has decided “overall satisfactionIn its new release of April 2023. Remarkable efficiency, noticeable sensory properties, few undesirable components. These Makeup Removers Show Results”no major flaws“in general. The only criterion on which they vary in a certain number. Their bottles are extremely polluting for their weight and/or the material they are made from.
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it’s a “top 3of the best 100% French micellar waters that build the magazine. In first place, Micellar Solution all in 1 Skinactive from Garnier imposes itself with an overall rating of 17.2/20. The consumer panel felt that he “the most effective of all“and”that it leaves the skin very soft“. It is closely followed by the very cult Créaline H²o micellar water from Bioderma (17.1/20), distinguished by the Institute’s laboratory for its significant effect especially on the eyes. It’s also its 50% recycled plastic bottle and lighter in content than the winner that earned it points. The article mentions that the prices of these two lotions are among the lowest in the test (for the first – 4.79 euros, for the second – 6.44 euros). Finally, Lancôme’s Gentle Micellar Water closes the bottom tier of the podium (17/20).
Garnier Skinactive All-in-1 Micellar Solution, €4.79 for 400ml. Garnier/Press
Washed cottons were condemned
Contrary to all expectations, it is the washable makeup remover pads that raise some questions. Still presented in the cosmetics market as an ecological alternative to disposable cotton, 60 million consumers notes that the hygienic maintenance of these reusable wipes requires a significant amount of water. Indeed, the review deplores the instructions of some manufacturers who recommend washing them or even washing them immediately after use and then putting them in the washing machine. Additionally, the article notes that many brands make them in China, pointing out that the country’s environmental standards and high-carbon energy and imports weigh heavily on their balance sheets.
However, the magazine reminds that no material is perfect. Growing traditional cotton requires large amounts of water and the constant use of pesticides. Synthetic fibers involve oil extraction and the release of microparticles harmful to aquatic life when washed, while the production of bamboo viscose requires highly toxic chemicals. According to this research, only Tencel and organic cotton are the most recommended.
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For those who want to embrace this make-up removal gesture, Feel Natural brand washable cotton pads and Garnier cotton pads are selected.the most effective and the most pleasant to use“According to the Institute’s laboratory tests (with notes 18.7/20 and 18/20, respectively). Finally, the article estimates that a consumer would need to use each square more than 60 times on average to enjoy a real economic advantage over conventional cotton.
Source: Le Figaro
