e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! E.L.F Off Makeup Remover Versus Lashify Melt Away Eye Makeup and Bond Remover
This mild cream makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
This micellar 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
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingHexyldecanol
Emollient
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Poloxamer 184, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, CI 42090
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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.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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
