Clarins Instant Eye Make-Up Remover

Clarins Instant Eye Make-Up Remover

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Isohexadecane, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Instant Eye Make-Up Remover”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, isohexadecane) 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~3.3–5%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~4.5–6.8%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~1.4–2.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–1%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Cyclomethicone~22–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosa damascena flower water~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Isohexadecane~3.3–5%
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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Butylene glycol~2.5–3.7%
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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Sodium chloride~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Centaurea cyanus flower water~1.4–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

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Parfum~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Panthenol~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Disodium edta~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Tetrasodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
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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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Cyclomethicone, Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Isohexadecane, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Panthenol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Disodium edta, Tetrasodium edta, Glycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Ci 42090

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