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NARS Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
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NARS Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Hexylene glycol, Poloxamer 123
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Gentle Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover”
Source: Sephora CA

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hexylene glycol, poloxamer 123) 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.

Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.95–1.45%
Poloxamer 123Effect: High~0.85–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzophenone-5A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.15%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~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl isostearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin3/5~3.8–5.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Methyl trimethicone~6.1–9.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients

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Isopropyl isostearate~3.8–5.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Butylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
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~2.2–3.2%
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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Propanediol~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Sodium chloride~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Hexylene glycol~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Poloxamer 123~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-32~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Benzophenone-5~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Sun protection

A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritating

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Peg-6~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Trisodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
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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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Methyl trimethicone, Isopropyl isostearate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene glycol, Poloxamer 123, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-32, Benzophenone-5, Peg-6, Trisodium edta, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ci 42090, Ci 19140

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Price$26.00$12.21−$13.79$14.03−$11.97$13.99−$12.01
Shared key ingredients—2 of 51 of 52 of 5
Key difference—Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCoco-GlucosideSalicylic Acid
Irritancy Low 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 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Final report on the safety assessment of EDTA, calcium disodium EDTA, diammonium EDTA, dipotassium EDTA, disodium EDTA, TEA-EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, tripotassium EDTA, trisodium EDTA, HEDTA, and trisodium HEDTAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Analysis of Dyes in Cosmetics: Challenges and Recent Developmentsmdpi.com
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