Gatineau Floracil Plus Gentle Eye Make Up Remover
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CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Cleanse and refresh the delicate eye area with the Gatineau Floracil Plus Gentle Eye Make Up Remover ; a bi-phase formula that effortlessly melts away all traces of makeup.”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Benzophenone-4 + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.8–8.3%
- 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 glycolCyclopentasiloxane~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneC12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateDicaprylyl ether~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherCaprylyl methicone~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeIsoeicosane~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumSodium chloride~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1–1.3%
- 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 extractPanthenol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHamamelis virginiana water~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSpiraea ulmaria extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fomes officinalis extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
More about Fomes officinalis extractHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateSodium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
Disodium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateTromethamine~0.2–0.4%
Benzophenone-4~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Trisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDiazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaCi 42090~0.1–0.2%
Ci 16035~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl ether, Caprylyl methicone, Isoeicosane, Paraffinum liquidum, Sodium chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Hamamelis virginiana water, Sodium hyaluronate, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Fomes officinalis extract, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium phosphate, Disodium phosphate, Tromethamine, Benzophenone-4, Trisodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl urea, Ci 42090, Ci 16035, Unknown
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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.
| GatineauFloracil Plus Gentle Eye Make Up RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenCeramide Replenishing Cleansing Oil | Paul & JoeCleansing Cream | Beauty BakerieLip Whip Remover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | — | $24.16 | $34.80 | $14.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 0 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Dimethicone | Jojoba Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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