Physicians Formula Coconut Milk Eye Makeup Remover
Works for
CleansingCarbomer, Polysorbate 20 + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Coconut Milk Eye Makeup Remover”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, polysorbate 20, xanthan gum) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinNiacinamide~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePentylene glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.4–1%
Carbomer~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCaprylyl glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pullulan~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanChondrus crispus extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractPolysorbate 20~0.4–0.95%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateDisodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.75%
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractCollagen amino acids~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
More about Collagen amino acidsCi 77491~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 77891~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agar~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarCalcium alginate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium lactate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateXanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.45%
Tropolone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gluconolactone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCi 73360~0.05–0.3%
Retinyl palmitate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Pullulan, Chondrus crispus extract, Polysorbate 20, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Collagen amino acids, Ci 77491, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77891, Agar, Calcium alginate, Sodium lactate, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tropolone, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ci 73360, Retinyl palmitate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Physicians FormulaCoconut Milk Eye Makeup RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | LöwengripClean & Calm - Micellar Water | CeraVeHydrating Micellar Cleansing Water, Ultra Gentle Cleanser and Makeup Remover | OlayCleanse Makeup Remover Wipes Fragrance-Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 81% | 79% | 79% |
| Price | $7.49 | $18.83+$11.34 | — | $5.99−$1.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 2 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Phytosphingosine | Cetyl Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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