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Clinique Take the Day Off Micellar Cleansing Towelettes for Face & Eyes
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Clinique Take the Day Off Micellar Cleansing Towelettes for Face & Eyes

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Makeup-removing face and eye wipes gently cleanse away makeup—no water required.”
Source: Clinique

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hexylene glycol, methyl glucose sesquistearate, peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate) 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.

Methyl glucose sesquistearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.6–2.3%
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1–1.5%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 8 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~6.3–9.5%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~4–6%est.
Methyl glucose sesquistearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.3%est.
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1–1.5%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%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 palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~6.3–9.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isopropyl palmitate~6.3–9.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Pentylene glycol~4–6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Dimethicone~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Trisiloxane~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture

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Methyl glucose sesquistearate~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Arginine~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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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, Isopropyl palmitate, Pentylene glycol, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Caprylyl glycol, Arginine, Hexylene glycol, Sorbic acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol

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Shared key ingredients—5 of 53 of 52 of 5
Key difference—Vitamin ECaprylic/Capric TriglycerideIsohexadecane
Irritancy Low Medium Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
Clinique Take the Day Off Micellar Cleansing Towelettes for Face & Eyes
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