Pixi Makeup Melting Cloths

Pixi Makeup Melting Cloths

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Can be harsh
What the product description says
β€œMakeup Melting Cloths”
From product name

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~0.85–1.25%

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
Polyaminopropyl biguanideA preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to itHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~4.2–6.2%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%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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Sodium chloride~7–10.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~4.2–6.2%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Maltodextrin~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Camellia japonica seed oil~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.6–2.4%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.85–1.25%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzoic acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyaminopropyl biguanide~0.05–0.25%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Maltodextrin, Camellia japonica seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Polyaminopropyl biguanide

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Matchβ€”25%24%24%
Price$5.00β€”$9.48+$4.48$7.16+$2.16
Shared key ingredientsβ€”1 of 42 of 41 of 4
Key differenceβ€”AnhydroxylitolPanthenolNiacinamide
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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