Lancôme Bi Facil Waterproof Eye Make Up Remover

Lancôme Bi Facil Waterproof Eye Make Up Remover

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Isohexadecane, Poloxamer 184 + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover effortlessly removes waterproof makeup.”
Source: Ulta

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.

IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~4.1–6.2%
Poloxamer 184Effect: High~2–2.9%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~1.3–2%
Benzalkonium chlorideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Benzalkonium chlorideHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~1.3–2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~6.8–10.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Isohexadecane~4.1–6.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium chloride~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Poloxamer 184~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hexylene glycol~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Dipotassium phosphate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH of the product

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Potassium phosphate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Quaternium-15~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sodium chloride, Poloxamer 184, Hexylene glycol, Dipotassium phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium phosphate, Quaternium-15, Benzalkonium chloride, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol

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Sephora
$15.00
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Amazon USPrice as of 11/10 21:20 GMT
$36.00
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$36.00
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Ulta4.2 oz
$36.00
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Amazon USPrice as of 11/10 21:04 GMT
$52.00
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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.

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Match—45%44%43%
Price$15.00$15.20$8.82−$6.18$6.97−$8.03
Shared key ingredients—4 of 53 of 53 of 5
Key difference—AllantoinDecyl GlucosideAllantoin
Irritancy High Low Low Medium
Drying alcohol——— Contains drying alcohol
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Sources cited in this review

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