Almay Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads

Almay Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Poloxamer 184, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Nourishes skin as it gently removes eye makeup, even waterproof mascara, without irritation.”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium lauroamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, poloxamer 184, sodium trideceth sulfate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Poloxamer 184Effect: High~4.3–6.5%
Disodium lauroamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.3–2%
Sodium trideceth sulfateEffect: High~1–1.45%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Disodium lauroamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.3–2%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Poloxamer 184~4.3–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Butylene glycol~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Disodium lauroamphodiacetate~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium trideceth sulfate~1–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hexylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Poloxamer 184, Butylene glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol

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