Eminence Organics Herbal Eye Makeup Remover

Eminence Organics Herbal Eye Makeup Remover

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-betaine, Lauramine oxide + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Herbal Eye Makeup Remover”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine, decyl glucoside.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~1.2–1.4%
Lauramine oxideEffect: High~1.1–1.4%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.75–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit water, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 28 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus limon fruit water—High~2.6–3.2%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Aesculus hippocastanum extractA plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmedHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oilA plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower oilPlant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritatingHigh~0.65–1%est.
Centaurea cyanus flower extractA plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.65–1%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lackingMedium~30–36%est.
Prunus domestica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~6.8–8.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~5.1–6.3%est.
Myrciaria dubia fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~3.2–3.9%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~2–2.4%est.
Beta vulgaris root extractA plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its colorMedium~1.7–2.1%est.
Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~1.4–1.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.7–1.1%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~0.7–1.05%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.65–1%est.
Malpighia glabra fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.65–1%est.
Emblica officinalis fruit extractA plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skinMedium~0.65–1%est.
Adansonia digitata seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.65–1%est.
Lycium barbarum fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Organic phytonutrient blend
Not recognized
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~30–36%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking

More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract
Juice
Not recognized
Prunus domestica seed oil~6.8–8.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Prunus domestica seed oil
Juice
Not recognized
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~5.1–6.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Prunus cerasus fruit water~4–4.9%
Formula
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~3.2–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extract
Juice
Not recognized
Citrus limon fruit water~2.6–3.2%
Irritant · high
Pyrus malus fruit water~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Rosa canina fruit oil~2–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

More about Rosa canina fruit oil
Juice
Not recognized
Beta vulgaris root extract~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color

More about Beta vulgaris root extract
Centella asiatica extract~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

More about Centella asiatica extract
Calendula officinalis flower extract~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Aesculus hippocastanum extract~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed

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Dioscorea villosa root extract~1–1.2%
Formula
Euphrasia officinalis extract~1–1.2%
Formula
Oryza sativa extract~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

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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Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Glycerin~0.9–1.1%
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

More about Glycerin
Citrus
Not recognized
Pectin~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Pectin
Citric acid~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Coco-betaine~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Decyl glucoside~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

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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Lauramine oxide~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Lauramine oxide
Glycerin~0.7–1.1%
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

More about Glycerin
Caprylyl glycol~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol
Lac extract~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Lac extract
Chamomilla recutita extract~0.65–1%
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

More about Chamomilla recutita extract
Tocopherol~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower oil
Centaurea cyanus flower extract~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals

More about Centaurea cyanus flower extract
Vitamin c , biocomplex2
Not recognized
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extract
Citrus limon peel oil~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

More about Citrus limon peel oil
Malpighia glabra fruit extract~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Malpighia glabra fruit extract
Emblica officinalis fruit extract~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skin

More about Emblica officinalis fruit extract
Adansonia digitata seed oil~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Adansonia digitata seed oil
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extract
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

More about Daucus carota sativa root extract
Cocos nucifera water~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Cocos nucifera water
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

More about Lycium barbarum fruit extract
Tapioca starch~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

More about Tapioca starch
Thioctic acid~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging
More about Thioctic acid
Ubiquinone~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

More about Ubiquinone
Glycerin~0.5–0.75%
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

More about Glycerin
Ingredient list view

Unknown, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Unknown, Prunus domestica seed oil, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Prunus cerasus fruit water, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Unknown, Citrus limon fruit water, Pyrus malus fruit water, Rosa canina fruit oil, Unknown, Beta vulgaris root extract, Centella asiatica extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Oryza sativa extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Glycerin, Unknown, Pectin, Citric acid, Coco-betaine, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Decyl glucoside, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Lauramine oxide, Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Lac extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Unknown, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Cocos nucifera water, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Tapioca starch, Thioctic acid, Ubiquinone, Glycerin

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