Germaine de Capuccini Options Universe Eye Makeup Remover
Works for
CleansingPeg-5 ethylhexanoate, Trideceth-9 + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Options Universe Eye Makeup Remover”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-5 ethylhexanoate, trideceth-9, triethanolamine) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Chamomilla recutita flower oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthoxydiglycol~3.4–5.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolChamomilla recutita flower oil~1.3–2%
- 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 oilPeg-5 ethylhexanoate~1.1–1.7%
Butylene glycol~0.9–1.35%
- 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 glycolPotassium olivoyl pca~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium pca~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTrideceth-9~0.4–0.95%
Glucose~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTriethanolamine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePotassium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Bisabolol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Tocopherol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Peg-5 ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Potassium olivoyl pca, Sodium pca, Trideceth-9, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium chloride, Triethanolamine, Potassium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Bisabolol, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol
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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.
| Germaine de CapucciniOptions Universe Eye Makeup RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayRosaliac Make-Up Remover Gel | KLORANEEye Makeup Remover Lotion | iS ClinicalCream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 27% | 27% | 26% |
| Price | — | $18.09 | — | $52.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Hexylene Glycol | Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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