Paul & Joe Eye Makeup Remover WP

Paul & Joe Eye Makeup Remover WP

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“A remover for eye makeup that smoothly turns off layered mascara, waterproof mascara, and eye makeup.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Rosmarinus officinalis extract
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium amara flower waterA citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.5–1.15%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~1.2–1.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Calcium chlorideHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.35%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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Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
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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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cyclomethicone~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Propylene glycol dicaprate~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Citrus aurantium amara flower water~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Madonna lily root extract
Not recognized
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Paraffinum liquidum~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Calcium chloride~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating

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Sodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cyclomethicone, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Paraffinum liquidum, Calcium chloride, Sodium chloride, Methylparaben

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Key difference—FructooligosaccharidesCannabis Sativa Seed OilPetrolatum
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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