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Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser vs Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water

Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser scores 8.4/9.8 vs Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water at 6.5/9.8. Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser wins for hydration.

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DeliKate Soothing Cleanser

cleanser

8.4

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Ultra compact

Micellar cleansing water

cleanser

6.5

Score comparison

Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser takes this one, winning 4 of 5 attributes.

Kate Somerville wins 4

Tied 1

Ultra compact wins 0

41Kate Somerville

2Shared

17Ultra compact

Only in Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser

39 unique

Aqua/Water/ Eau Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Propanediol Glyceryl Stearate Cetearyl Alcohol Xylitylglucoside Betaine Phospholipids Linoleic Acid+29 more

Shared ingredients

2 in common

Glycerin Citric Acid

Only in Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water

15 unique

Aqua Decyl Glucoside Isopentyldiol Phenoxyethanol Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters Ethylhexylglycerin Propylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Rosa Damascena Flower Water Rosa Damascena Flower Oil+5 more

Why Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser comes out ahead

Where Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.1 compared to Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water's 5.2. With Glycerin, Betaine, and Cholesterol in its top ingredients, Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser scores 5.7 here versus 2.0 for Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, giving it an edge in targeted skincare benefits.

Best for your skin type

Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+1.9 lead

Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

8.4Kate Somerville

6.5Ultra compact

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser or Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water?

Based on ingredient analysis, Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser and Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser and Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser→Full analysis: Ultra compact Micellar cleansing water→

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