Works for
CleansingIsohexadecane, Poloxamer 184 + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Multi-Phase Makeup Remover”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: benzalkonium chloride.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Equisetum arvense extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cyclomethicone~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeIsohexadecane~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about IsohexadecaneButylene glycol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinArnica montana flower extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractHedera helix extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractHumulus lupulus extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractCentaurea cyanus flower extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractFoeniculum vulgare fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPoloxamer 184~0.15–0.7%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBenzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.35%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclomethicone, Isohexadecane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Arnica montana flower extract, Hedera helix extract, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Foeniculum vulgare fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Benzyl alcohol, Poloxamer 184, Sodium chloride, Benzalkonium chloride, Disodium edta, Sodium dehydroacetate, Methylparaben, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Erno LaszloMulti-Phase Makeup RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceGentle Touch Makeup Remover | Avant SkincareBi-Phase Hyaluronic Acid Rejuvenating Micellar Water | Charlotte TilburyTake It All Off Eye Makeup Remover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $15.20 | $48.85 | $19.18 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Creatine | Benzophenone-4 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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