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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover versus Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover .

Published on September 01, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Makeup Remover American Brand United States
Makeup Remover French Brand France

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Starts at $9.32
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Starts at $12.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 2.

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Potassium Phosphate is the term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions. Our bodies naturally create and use potassium phosphate.

In cosmetics, potassium phosphate is used to adjust the pH level of products. Our skin has a natural pH level. Maintaining this pH level is important for our skin barrier. If the skin barrier is disrupted, our skin can experience dehydration and irritation.

This ingredient is used in medicine to help treat low blood levels of phosphorus.

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Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 9.

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Dipotassium Phosphate is an inorganic salt. This just means it has a different structure than organic salts. It is a stabilizing and pH adjusting ingredient.

This ingredient is soluble in water.

Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 10.

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Poloxamer 184.

Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 11.

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.

Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 12.

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 14.

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

Learn more about Sodium Chloride

Cetaphil Gentle Waterproof Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 15.

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 4.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

53% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

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