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CeraVe Hydrating Makeup Removing Plant-Based Wipes
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CeraVe Hydrating Makeup Removing Plant-Based Wipes

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Isohexadecane, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Makeup remover wipes are an effective way to cleanse skin of makeup, dirt and oil.”
Source: CeraVe

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cholesterol, hexylene glycol, isohexadecane, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, xanthan gum) 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.

IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~8.5–10.4%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.3–2.8%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~1.8–2.2%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.65–1%
CholesterolEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.45–0.7%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.45–0.7%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 11 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~1.8–2.2%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Piroctone olamineA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.1–5.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isohexadecane~8.5–10.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Isopropyl myristate~4.1–5.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~3–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Hexylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Dicaprylyl ether~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Ceramide np~1.4–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide ap~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide eop~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Carbomer~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Triethyl citrate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cholesterol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Piroctone olamine~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Phytosphingosine~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Benzoic acid~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Hexylene glycol, Dicaprylyl ether, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Carbomer, Triethyl citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Cholesterol, Piroctone olamine, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzoic acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systemsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory propertiesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts and Alkyl Citrate Esters As Used in Cosmetics cir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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