Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Eye Makeup Remover

Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Eye Makeup Remover

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sucrose laurate, Coco-glucoside
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Our bestselling organic oil-free cleanser gently removes even the most resistant waterproof make-up while conditioning your lashes and hydrating the delicate eye area.”
Source: Neal's yard remedies

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, sucrose laurate) 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: coco-glucoside

Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~3.9–5.9%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.6–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Alcohol + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~25–37%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.45–1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Rosa damascena flower water~25–37%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sucrose laurate~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
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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Levulinic acid~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Alcohol~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Sodium levulinate~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Coco-glucoside~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Citronellol~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Rosa damascena flower water, Water, Sucrose laurate, Glycerin, Levulinic acid, Alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium levulinate, Coco-glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Farnesol, Linalool

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