MAKE UP FOR EVER Gentle Eye Gel Waterproof Eye & Lip Makeup Remover

MAKE UP FOR EVER Gentle Eye Gel Waterproof Eye & Lip Makeup Remover

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“What it is: An ultra-gentle, alcohol-free makeup remover with a soothing gel texture that easily removes waterproof eye and lip makeup.”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Centaurea cyanus flower waterCornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its ownHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.7–5.6%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~1–1.5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%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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Isononyl isononanoate~5.3–8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Pentylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Centaurea cyanus flower water~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

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

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 32 of 31 of 3
Key difference—Hexapeptide-9BisabololPanthenol
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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