This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Limonene, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Water
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Limonene, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.
Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.
Limonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimonenePEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs:
This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power.
This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree.
Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
