Shiseido Cleansers & Makeup Removers Essentials: Instant Eye & Lip Makeup Remover
Works for
CleansingBenzalkonium chlorideCan be harsh
“Cleansers & Makeup Removers Essentials Instant Eye & Lip Makeup Remover”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: benzalkonium chloride.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Alcohol denat. + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
- 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 glycolSd alcohol 40-b~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Sd alcohol 40-bAlcohol denat.~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Neopentyl glycol dicaprate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Neopentyl glycol dicaprateCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSodium chloride~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideXylitol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideTrisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.01–0.1%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Sd alcohol 40-b, Alcohol denat., Neopentyl glycol dicaprate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sodium chloride, Xylitol, Parfum, Benzalkonium chloride, Trisodium edta, Citronellol, Linalool
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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.
| ShiseidoCleansers & Makeup Removers Essentials: Instant Eye & Lip Makeup RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | OFRAInstant Eye Makeup Remover | The SaemNatural Condition Sparkling Lip and Eye Remover | EssanoRosehip Gentle Cleansing Facial Wipes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 31% | 22% |
| Price | — | $17.99 | $11.97 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
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