Lancôme Bi-Facil Face Bi-Phased Micellar Water Face Makeup Remover & Cleanser
Works for
CleansingIsohexadecane, Decyl glucoside + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Bi-Facil Face Bi-Phased Micellar Water Face Makeup Remover & Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol, isohexadecane) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Geraniol, Citronellol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.4–11.1%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneIsohexadecane~4.1–6.1%
- 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 IsohexadecaneDecyl glucoside~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium chloride~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
More about Polyaminopropyl biguanideDipotassium phosphate~1.1–1.6%
Geraniol~0.8–1.2%
Disodium edta~0.45–1%
Potassium phosphate~0.15–0.65%
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Decyl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Dipotassium phosphate, Geraniol, Disodium edta, Potassium phosphate, Citronellol, Hexylene glycol, Parfum
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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.
| LancômeBi-Facil Face Bi-Phased Micellar Water Face Makeup Remover & CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | GarnierMicellar Cleansing Water For Waterproof Makeup | BIOTHERMBIOCILS WATERPROOF EYE MAKE UP REMOVAL | M.A.C CosmeticsWipes Mini MAC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 44% | 40% |
| Price | — | $8.82 | $18.94 | $23.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | 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 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Contact allergy to polyhexamethylene biguanide (polyaminopropyl biguanide)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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