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
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Soymilk
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Fructooligosaccharides, Citric Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Tocopherol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Dipropylene Glycol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Soymilk, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Canola Oil
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Pelargonate
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vinegar
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Oil, Canola Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Gluconolactone, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCapryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
It usually goes by a more common name of LHA, or lipohydroxy acid.
Like salicylic acid, this ingredient is a chemical exfoliant that can help break down the oil in your pores and reduce inflammation.
Though studies for LHA do show it to be less effective than salicylic acid. To be fair, salicylic acid is the reigning monarch of acne treatments.
However, a study from 2009 found LHA to be comparable to BPO, making it a good alternative for people with sensitive skin. Another study of 14 patients found a significant decrease in comedones after using LHA.
Another pro of LHA? It is less irritating than salicylic acid due to its large molecule size.
Large molecules cannot penetrate skin as well, so they are gentler on the skin. LHA is much less penetrative than salicylic acid.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found only 6% of LHA penetrated past the statum corneum compared to 58% of salicylic acid. An in-vivo (done on a living organism) analysis revealed ~17% of LHA was still present in the top layer of skin after 4 days, versus ~9% of salicylic acid.
Interestingly, a study from 2008 found LHA comparable to another famous acid, glycolic acid.
This study found about 10% of LHA is as effective as 20-50% of glycolic acid in treating hyperpigmentation and fine-lines.
Hydroxy acids have been found to stimulate skin protein, lipids, and thermal thickening. This may have anti-aging benefits.
Learn more about Capryloyl Salicylic AcidCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed OilWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
