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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover Germany versus Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover .

Last updated on January 29, 2024. Published on February 04, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe makeup removers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Makeup Remover American Brand United States
Makeup Remover Polish Brand Poland

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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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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Concerns

Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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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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Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover Germany contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up 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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Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover Germany contains this as ingredient number 2.

Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane 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.

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Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover Germany contains this as ingredient number 3.

Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover Germany contains this as ingredient number 7.

Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
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.

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Maybelline Eye Make-Up Remover Germany contains this as ingredient number 11.

Bielenda Cotton Effective 2-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

27% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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